I am skeptical about gurus, because real estate professionals who are truly successful are busy working their own deals. 

Very few successful investors get by without experiencing their fair share of bad tenants/evictions.Selling tenant-occupied properties with uncooperative tenants is challenging in NY. 

If you're willing to travel and hour and a half and be hands on then you'll most likely accrue more equity in your deal when you have a successful renovation but you're trading your time.

This sounds like a development, so you and your team should have years of experience and a track record of success before you take other peoples money. 

Btw, your or anyone else’s success can NOT be guaranteed by any guru, mentor, course, etc.  

I am hungry for the knowledge associated with being a successful real estate investor.

I wish you great success!!!

Most successful STR owners I work with in the Pocono's/Lake Wallenpaupack PA utilize only someone to clean, and a few local handymen.

*Local Eyes – By collaborating with experienced realtors, contractors, and inspectors, you can source hidden gems and dodge expensive mistakesThe Renovation ProcessThe secret to fix-and-flip success lies in renovations that help maximize the value of the home without breaking the bank.

Regardless of having or not a license how do you make sure the first investment property sets you for success?