You may want to consider a similar approach.While having an experienced PM and knowledge is beneficial for you, it means very little to a broker or seller. 

finally someone with some knowledge 

Look for some of those to go in as an LP (limited partner) and learn and grow your knowledge, skills and investment money so you'll be ready for the next accredited deal. 

Very subjective question based on your investment knowledge, home market, investment strategy and requirements. 

I’m still new to real estate, so my knowledge might not be perfect—please be mindful!

I would consider them to be more of a consultancy than a turnkey provider, and as such I think they provide tremendous value.Of course I could do all the legwork from scratch - research markets and properties, find lenders, get home inspectors and insurance and property managers and so forth - but RTR has already done all that and has far more experience and knowledge than I do.

Without solid knowledge on this subject, you can easily end up in hot water. 

Right now it feels like we are aimlessly investing, and it makes it hard to see the end goal and even harder to see how to get there.   

What’s required for success in this is deep knowledge of real estate in general and the area in particular; experience in real estate and the local laws, etc.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

My passion lies in expanding my portfolio of long-term rentals and diving into property flipping as I grow in this journey.My main goals are to connect with like-minded investors and professionals, share experiences, and soak up as much knowledge as I can from this incredible community.If you’re based in Georgia or working on similar projects, I’d love to connect and hear about your journey!