If you feel the need for in-person mentorship, reach out to prominent local investors and try and strike a deal to learn from them.

The purpose of marketing is to attract an in-person showing.

I love finding VA Assumption Loan deals and have personally secured one so far as a rental property with a 3.3% interest rate. 

-Attend at least 3 meet ups, in person, a month with my local REIA.

Spreadsheet sounds like my own personal hell.

I personally love the Cleveland market for its cash flow.

I know my personal tax accountant isn't knowledgeable enough for property investment write-offs.

And this means you're going to spend some money on that person.

The terms and costs will depend on the property, your personal situation, the location, etc.

In todays environment some syndicators might be pushing out into more B- to C areas to find properties in overheated markets so the risk/reward ratio might not be as good as in the past.Not talking about Brian's deals just in generalities.