Any tips on where to focus my time is greatly appreciated!

Any tips appreciated and I look forward to learning more!

What can go wrong, how to prevent those things from going wrong in a JV and tips for ways to solve those problems when they do go wrong.As a JV money partner, those are the most important issues.

Any tips or advice? 

I'm sure there will be others with their own (and possibly conflicting) opinions, but for question #1, I always advise my clients to focus on properties in areas that 1) they currently (or previous) live in/near, 2) they travel to frequently, or 3) they have family/friends in the area.For question #2, the answer is going to depend on what you do for #1.

Any tips or things I should be aware of? 

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: i want to possibly use hard money this year to grow quicker   and can you use them for new builds  who should i use and  any tips?   

.💡 Pro Tip: Regardless of where you get your lease, make sure it includes:Rent due date and late feesMaintenance responsibilities (who handles what?)

Quote from @Philip Beckwith: Does anybody have any tips on how to successfully appeal property taxes?

However, I’m working on a way to get “reason for visit” and where they’re traveling.