I would love to share my educational resources with you!

@Jay Hinrichsall the questions to ask / vetting tips that @Jonah Gunalda got are really good... but (and with the caveat that i do not invest in syndications) isn't the bottom line that he should KNOW anyone he invests with? 

This community is full of helpful resources and knowledgable professionals eager to assist during your journey.Have you chosen a brokerage yet? 

Always a resource in the Reno area.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

If it is a market rate class A, B or even C properties, I would say that it (basic maintenance) is something the tenant should handle considering that for these properties the tenants likely have additional resources to handle small maintenance issues. 

Resources used in education on DSCR:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/dscr-loans-what-are-theyhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/dscr-loans-terms-to-knowhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-options-and-how-do-dscr-loans-stack-uphttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/eight-questions-and-answers-to-dcsr-loans?

@Edward Suess-HassmanTo make sustainable investments, set clear goals, research markets outside the Bay Area, consider creative financing, learn from others, build a strong team, and use educational resources.

@Luther Wilson III He would be a good resource on this

There's no shame in utilizing the resources your given.