I want to connect with people that already have some Airbnb investing experience to ask a few questions.  

The credit committee is usually made up of local people who are familiar with the market they are in.

Get knowledge, follow experienced people, and leverage wisely.My Take:If you have two houses, excellent credit, and motivation to build wealth, you can learn to manage your money responsibly.Use HELOC, credit cards, and business credit funding to leverage your cash and buy properties faster.

Does anyone have any advice for people starting out in this competitive field?

For most people, they would be better off investing in a syndication or even a REIT. 

The reality is that this isn't people crashing on the couch while we're out of town anymore. 

My dad used to manage other people's properties but eventually quit because the money wasn't worth it and he always ended up prioritizing their properties so as not to get any hassle from them.Another way to approach this might be to go all in on one project yourself and see how far that money gets you. 

I would love to connect with people in regards to long term rental investing.

Why do I need to tell people where to go and eat when they have Google and Yelp?

I joined this forum to connect with others, learn from those who’ve been in my shoes, and maybe even find people to partner with in the future.If you’ve got any tips, especially around raising capital or structuring your first deal, I’d love to hear them!