Listen to podcasts, read/listen to books, follow some of the main STR industry operators on social media, go to conferences, network with those in the STR industry, and make connections with other STR operators in your area.

Here is a link to a REI networking event hosted by a local hard money lender I can recommend: https://noblemortgage.com/events/houston-real-estate-social/Quote from @Detrick Bell: Goodmorning BP family,I’m just now starting out my REI journey & I wanted to connect with those who are investing in the Houston market.

No social life.

I've created a VA POD so that I can easily scale from 1 to many with a pool of Top Gun VA's - call center, set appointments, cold call, project coordination, social media, SOP development,  etc. 

Social Industrial Conference is beginning of May and Industrial touches all the big commercial players.Don't be frustrated if you don't make the connections you want right away.

Engage in social networking with other investors, both locally and virtually, and investigate innovative funding alternatives such as VA loans, FHA loans, or other government-supported schemes.

Social media can also be super helpful, general posts to your sphere or joining local community groups. 

I am on countless FB groups, social media, etc and it is a slow process.

Good luck finding your first commercial loan that does not report on your social security number (ie: your name). 

We also list all the documentation required to be approved: proof of income, social or TIN, etc.The application fee should not scare off a qualified tenant who likes the property, however it will keep tire kickers away.Keep investing and moving forward!