Visit with people there and you'll get a more detailed look at things from people actively working in the areas.

I’m here to learn as much as I can, meet like-minded people, and get advice on making a solid first deal.

Some questions for the people with experience: What are some basic landlord problems I will most likely run into?

Longer Tenure in HomesData from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people are staying in their homes for a decade (see graph below):This increased tenure means homeowners benefit even more from home values growing over time.

Chances are they are paying others who are not as accommodating as you (amazing how people will make those car payments while jeopardizing their homes) - and it's time for them to move on to housing they can afford and to a tenant that does not require you to subsidize them.  

Too often, I just hear people say they are "looking for a good deal", but defining that good deal in a specific area makes it much easier to spot. 

More than anything, real estate is a people business.

I've had people tell me not to worry about it and to just do it, and I've had other people say the bank will call the loan due.

Quote from @Aaron Wolman: General question, I am turning over my first rental and I got the charges from my contractor on damage done and I want to see peoples opinion. 

The big thing is always focus on protecting the public, disclose, and take care of people.