Also, from a marketing and revenue management position, hotels are better than many STR hosts at maximizing top line gross revenue with events and other specialized clientele. 

Check out the Events to find local and virtual meet ups4. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

Connect with fellow investors, mentors, and experts through local meetups, events, and online communities.

It is on over 10 acres with a 6BR/7BA main house, multiple guest cottages, outdoor event venue, and more.

Get out to networking events (especially if it's hard). 

After couple years of wholesaling deals to developers and investors, I thought I was in a good place as it relates to knowing what to do in the event I decided to take down a deal myself.

The plan was to do as much in-person networking as possible (via regional RE networking events).

I occasionally enjoy co-hosting (splitting costs) for client events with a lending partner but that is pretty rare as most lenders just want to hold "first time home buyer" classes/events or co-brand online ads for home buyers.  

A lot of the time it depends on the actual credit score, the age of your credit, or the inquiries/events shown on your credit report. 

I read in the biggerpockets book to include property management in the event that I move out, I will add water and garbage as well