My mentors (both successful investors) swear by building strong relationships often saying  "It's all about who you know,".

Not when there are so many alternative methods of engagement towards resolve of which past clients have appreciated.

Way to go @Glenn McCrorey , I went in the same position as you 12 years ago, when I started my full time real estate investment. 400 properties later, i am still going strong.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Xero will work since I have clients that uses them and well I helped them convert to it.

I know there are a lot of professionals in the suburb that I am looking that need a place to meet clients but don't necessarily want to go to their downtown offices regularly.

Overall great macroeconomics great for investment - there's the booming tech scene, rapid growth in population and the job market, strong rental demand, and landlord-friendly laws.

Best of luck on your journey—your approach is strong, and with persistence, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals!

Is there strong demand for rentals and is it potentially possible to rent a room for 1500-2000 depending on the location (slightly cheaper than a studio from what I've been seeing which is how I priced my rooms in AZ)?

However, you'll minimal capex/maintenance/vacancy and the overall return after 5 years could be very strong.