Listen to the BiggerPockets podcast for expert advice, read books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life" by Scott Trench, and join local real estate investing groups or meetups.

@Marc ShinI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best BRRRR connections at local meetups.

Check local law, whether you have to accept varies by state.

Im also a local small investor with a few properties in Tucson.

We are local contractors in the area looking to get our feet wet in the real estate investing waters.

Go to your local Real Estate Investors Association. 

- Legal and Regulatory Concerns: Are there any local laws or regulations in Fredericksburg, Virginia, that I should be aware of regarding pets in rental properties?

Interesting - I have been investing in Philly for 8 years, run a  group of 2500 small landlords, speak at lots of events, know and network with many of the players  . . . but never heard of him before.

Thank you for any advice.I have ZERO experience in the state of Georgia so I highly recommend you take what I say with a grain of salt and call a local property manager who can tell you what to do.

I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have if you'd like to PM me.P.S.Thanks for the positive review of our event @Tracy Z.