The bar is unfortunately very low as most simply are not on top of their data or they don't care.  

Now, it's shopping centers and houses 'til Diamond Bar.

Full reno, all new modern furnishings, added additional 400 sq ft heated space through single car garage conversion to rec space complete with glass garage door with views of mtns, large flat screen tv, bar area , foosball & darts What was the outcome?

As long as the rental property is about a 15 minute walk to the University, close to those Towson University bus stops, or close to the bars uptown, it will be attractive to students. 

Some economist I follow on twitter posted a bar graph showing 34% of Austin home purchases were investors vs 10% in DC.

As far as management, I'd go talk to the ladies in the golf course restaurant/bar.

You can have several lenders make a single loan and each have an undivided interest in the note and lien secured by real estate.My private lending package consists of a deed with vendor's lien, promissory note, deed of trust (Texas), a business purpose affidavit or personal guaranty, lender's instructions to the title company (because I only represent the lender, even if the borrower is my initial contact), and letter of non-representation (explaining that I work for the lender and paid by the borrower).The State Bar of Texas encourages its members to educate the public on areas of law, and in that light, this is for educational purposes. 

Try to find some networking events in your area, they are usually at restaurants or bars/casual spots where you can meet people and network, and these are usually free.

@Mike JeskiI think you are on the right track.You clearly understand the importance of having a network especially when investing in out of area.My suggestion would be to identify your top two or three markets.Plan to spend two or three days visiting each market - meet with brokers, property managers, contractors, talk to the “locals” you meet at bars restaurants hotel parks out and about town.

Bars that weren't following social distancing guidelines were loosing liquor licenses and being chained shut, how did this guy get away with it for so long in a modern day speak easy.