I am just starting out here in South Carolina looking to network meet a community of like-minded individuals.  

This method is simple, free, and fast.You could also provide deposit slips, so tenants can deliver their payment directly to the bank.

Hi Rohmah, welcome to the RE and BP community!

Simple, point out her responsibility for safekeeping of the property.

I always like to use polished nickel for its warmth, shine and timeless appeal. 

I look forward to hearing your thoughts

This depends on many things specific to each investor. 

I am trying to invest in a certain market and I am curious as to how many realtors i should be reaching out to and trying to establish relationships in that particular area.

I would even suggest a Primary home or Vacation home to pull the cash out of versus trying to find a lender who will agree to be in 2nd lien position behind a investment property.

Quote from @Lee Banks: Hi my name is Lee I'm looking too buy my first rental property and but I feel as if I need a mentor to watch, I still need to learn the basics of real-estate does anyone in New York do programs or mentorships and where would you start if you first started real-estate today  Hello Lee,I'd recommend looking up local meetups here on BP, meetup.com and, eventbrite.You can also call around to speak with RE investors and professionals in your target market to begin making connections.With so much available information online, I'd recommend speaking to a few people and doing independent research before committing to mentorships.