Are there other regional forums, and how can they be accessed? 

This is a great forum with very knowledgeable members that will help to guide you in the right direction.There are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesI really like the alerts feature that can quickly guide you to current topics that might interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

This way, I have direct access and communication with the landscaper and I make sure my lawn, trees, shrubbery, plants, and irrigation system are being well maintained. 

It would likely be best to offer to end the lease early (mutually agreed termination) to gain access to your property.

Maybe I'm just the odd man out here, but I don't want any of the booking sites providing any access information to my property before the guest's 4 PM check in time.

@Aaron S.Are you and your partner both planning to serve until you have access to your defined benefits?

He's helped me invest using a SDIRA & even access private money! 

I tested 5-6 people on Fiverr who claimed to have access to Lexis Nexis, TLO and such skip tracing tools.

I do believe it will help, giving me access to the MLS and can run comps and have knowledge of the market.Also, will be looking to house hack and buy and holds if I can get all the pieces to fall together.Will be attending meetups to network.Will be searching for my own deals with some local realtors.

What is access to the other floors?