Start connecting with local investors or attend meetups. it’s one of the best ways to learn and get insight.

People will not like them because they are harder to open. 

Social engineering is everywhere, and some people are really good at making you believe what they want you to believe.

I saw one post where someone mentioned using AppFolio’s bulk upload with a custom spreadsheet, but I imagine there are a lot of different ways people do this.I feel like I might be overcomplicating things, so I’d love to hear how others handle it.

Id recommend connecting with someone who can help you shop more investment-specific/rental programs on a national scale.

@Barbara Potts I'd love to connect.

You might want to find local rei meetups to meet people in your market that are doing deals. 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Haggle with them to a maximum 60 day timeline) as you need time to renovate and get it ready for spring/summer market when most peoples leases are up.

I encourage you to define your financial goals, as real estate presents numerous possibilities.Building a strong foundation of knowledge and connections can significantly impact your success in real estate investing.