Availability to buy or rent, rental rates, features.     

I am currently working in consulting so would be unable to provide full-time work, but I would be available for part-time work.

there is a ton of free content available for this space and investors LOVE to talk shop.

I would recommend making use of all the free resources available through BiggerPockets and the internet.

In addition, as others suggest, guest damage insurance such as proper or safely would be good, for those bookings off Airbnb/vrbo where guest damage coverage isn’t available. 

As mentioned by @Chris Mason, Bridge Loans: These short-term loans can provide immediate financing until more traditional financing becomes available or until the property stabilizes and becomes more attractive to lenders.Interest rates and stipulations may be a pain.Out of the box here and requires a few more research, SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loans can be an option, especially the SBA 7(a) loan program, which can be used for hotel acquisitions.I heard someone  mention - Mezzanine Financing: it involves a combination of debt and equity financing, which might appeal to some investors looking for higher returns.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Some common names you'll see thrown around a lot: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend you search for each of those apps online and see what they offer, how much they charge, etc.

FHA might have even been available.  

We're always looking to expand our network and explore new investment avenues.Regarding meet up groups for real estate investing, there are several options available in the UAE.