IMO, profitable deal flow, staying invested, and the ability to pivot with the market are key right now (and the largest challenges, particularly for us part-time investors).Deal flow aligns with #7 above...IMO, it IS investing and everything else downstream is not complex.Staying invested is not hard but staying invested in the right thing is. 

I picked a couple operators who my interest aligned with and that I trusted and invested in multiple deals in different states and markets.  

I’ve looked into MeetUp also and if events align with my schedule I’m planning on going.

Let them know your strategy, your goals and what your business plan is to ensure that your business plan aligns with theirs and you can both work towards the same goal.

Basically, I align more with the finding homes and customer service side of rental properties which is a lot of what AirBnB is!

If that’s the case, find a neighborhood(s) that you’re comfortable in but that still will give you a reasonable return when you move on.....and that also align with your max purchase price. 

Unless your plan aligns with that, the lender will not care.

I would also try to align yourself with a few local investors in your area. 

With all that classroom training, we took to the streets to prospect, underwrite and ultimately make offers on properties that align with our underwriting standards and principles.

Keep immersing yourself in the education process and as you grow hone in on a strategy that aligns with your goals and personal preferences.