First, define your goals know your target cash flow, ideal property type, and budget.

Ideally you can provide something extra or unique that you can highlight in your photos and description to stand out. 

Granted, once I know you as an individual are tied to a transaction, then I can see what you have done in the past and any future transactions.

That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.

Ideally, I’d stick with a single market, but the numbers in Houston didn’t make sense anymore, and I didn’t want to buy another short-term rental.

market rent increases has been very small in my sub markets (I suspect near flat metro wide).Ideally the property appreciates and historically it is true.  

Do you have central boiler for water and heat or individual units?

Strong rental markets with low vacancy rates are ideal for long-term holds, while areas with high ARV growth are great for flips.

I don't want to name the REIT we dislike, but if you want to talk more about this offline shoot me a DM.As far as investor profile, it really comes down to someone's individual circumstances and what they're trying to achieve. 

Purchasing your first property can be nerve-racking so connecting with like minded individuals is a great start.