From there, adding discipline will get you to where you want.Instead what you're doing is advertising you have money, no knowledge and are going to have the average BP RE agent(bottom of the barrel quality) come here to promote their services with no regard. 

Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.

You see it in all kinds of advertising and marketing for guru offerings, but when you get down to it, what does it really mean, and how can it impact you? 

I haven't personally dealt with any crazy insurance premiums such as the ones people have been advertising in like Tampa, FL.

This is not meant as solicitation or advertisement of services. 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

getting cash flowing rentals in those states is certainly possible, but much, much more difficult than advertised. 

It's technically avoidant of advertising or self-promotion, but it always is blatant self-promotion opportunity.

I'd say we have found most by word of mouth, CL, or vendor truck advertising.