Other than a post or two on social media I haven't done anything else for lead generation and to build a client base.

Many of these now thump their chests on social media. 

If you plan to do property management in this area get your website up and running, get some paying clients, social media, and all the legal done first.

You are doing all the right things -- immersing yourself into this world with reading, podcasts, and social media -- and BP! 

Make sure the listing has an Instagrammable space with a unique hashtag incorporated in it so the social media posts increase.Happy to share some more ideas...this is off the top of my head.

People traveling these days don't just want to get away to their rooms, cuddle, and watch Netflix, they also want to explore and have an outlet to be outdoors.

I’ve seen several posts on social media where they’ll be a downed tree on the property, a few shingles blown off by wind, or some damaged siding, and the poster always says “it’s not always passive”.My question is: what does everyone do with their monthly repair costs?

Contrary to what social media real estate gurus (who are trying to sell a program/course) of "get started in RE without your own money using Other People's Money" that's a potential disaster. 

All too often I hear new clients having bad experiences with companies backed by superstars on TV or social media gurus.

I hope Mario can mitigage his losses by selling the property quickly to stop the bleeding, or re-tenant and refinance to less expensive debt but this serves as a case study on the perils of investing in lower tier neighborhoods.The amount of people on the internet and social media selling the false narrative of how easy it is to create wealth through investing in real estate, specifically these lower tier neighborhoods is upsetting.