I wanted to get involved in land investing and made a post about it during the summer and have continued to look at it until now.I was questioning if I should trust a land guru in my area so I asked about it and got s...

They didn’t recommend or endorse any of them, but it seemed legit.

Don't confuse the two.3) Treat the experience and service like the hospitality experience it should be-- all questions pre-answered, photos make it look majestic, accessibility is easy, the experience brings a follow or a recommendation.4) Manage the property manager-- ask the right questions to make sure your listing gets the appropriate attention it needs, and incentivize them to do so.That's the basic stuff. 

Hindsight is 20/20.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I recommend starting with more turnkey properties since they are generally easier to manage.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.

We need a seamless one accountable partner approach.We would appreciate recommendations from anyone who has had good experiences with in these markets.

If not, are there any other solutions you’d recommend?