Look at crime rates, school quality, vacancy rates, and rental demand in those areas.Talk to Local Real Estate Professionals: Connect with real estate agents, property managers, and other investors who are active in the specific areas you're considering.

Networking and growthWith this growth, I’ve realized that it’s time to bring in some professional help.

I graduate in may and I am projected to play professional baseball after the MLB draft in July.

LTR tenants are required to have the home professionally cleaned. 

I’m eager to gain hands-on experience and learn from an experienced professional.

Inspections are typically done by licensed professionals like structural engineers, architects, or certified building inspectors.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

As for repairs on the purchase of a home prior to auction there are some professionals utilized by the professionals for costs to repair the home in best and worst case scenarios.

Here is a solid example you can adapt for a joint venture (there are differences, beyond just nomenclature, for a partnership and a joint venture): https://templatelab.com/joint-venture-agreement/Again, I would caution use of this document without a professional to review it.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?