This website has some amazing resources for MTRs : https://www.shorttermgems.com/  I just saw her speak live and am happy to share some resources from the event with you. 

I also host a Happy hour event ever 2 months or so for investors of all experience in center city with my man @Gaetano CiambrielloReach out anytime!

REIA meetings and events are a great place to meet individuals with experience in the local market so yes, I highly suggest that you join them specially since your learning REI.

These types of properties tend to receive more damage so in the event that durable products and methods are still not enough these properties need to be easy to fix and turn.

You can actually move before the year mark if you have a legitimate life event that caused you to move out.

Not to mention this activity will likely void your insurance in the event of a claim.

However looks like you might be able to make the Saturday 27th event?

In the event the tenant does damage to the property, you can notify the tenant’s worker, and Section 8 will pay for the damages, and the tenant has to reimburse the worker.The tenant can lose the voucher if they destroy the property and do not pay.

You can do something simple like transform a garage or unfinished basement into a "wellness center" for about $10K and then make business connections with local yogis, wellness practitioners, hold meditation retreats and specialized events.

They give you lots of resources with links to you tube videos, open office hours and online Q and A's, which are good, but I can't get the answers to the questions without attending these events.