At this stage of your life, communication skills are most important so be sure to develop those.

It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.

3) Has the PM communicated with you weekly on results?

Start by documenting everything—dates, incidents, and any communications.

College isn’t a must for real estate, but it can definitely help with things like business, marketing, and communication skills.

I've worked with several loan servicers, and no matter who you use, it's not fun setting it up, but I've had easier success communicating with OnePoint.They have a login portal to track payments etc, like you mentioned. 

.- Technology & Automation: Utilizing project management software, such as Buildertrend or Monday.com, enables real-time tracking of budgets, schedules, and contractor communications.

The utility company missed an appointment and no communication from them or action to even reschedule.

Quote from @Samuel Kim: Quote from @Tim Delaney: Does she handle all the tenant communication?

She’s currently not paying rent, and while she has some health issues and no stable income, she’s been communicative and open to general talks, with a possible option to vacate through a cash-for-keys arrangement, though this might take around six weeks and some hard work.I plan to rehab the property and eventually rent it out, potentially to a Section 8 tenant.