There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

My advise is to look at property online and see if you can talk with an agent first to see what the rules are for that state.

Consider connecting with local REI meetups, hospitality groups, or even online forums like this one to find like-minded investors.You could also pitch your successful track record to potential equity partners.

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If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

Look them up online, call and interview several of them.

It's always interesting when a newbie owner contacts us stating they saw 4% online and want that for a SFR!

It's not like other markets where all info is online and everything is super fast and easy.

My recommendation would be to get approved as a Landlord, contact the director's office and request that an inspection be completed before a tenant is selected (sometimes they will do this as long as you select a tenant within 14 days - which you want anyways), and have an online application and screening resource in place.