Then it will become a profit center.

How can I effectively address the concern of losing Airbnb reviews when convincing a potential client to switch from Evolve to my local property management company?

For foreclosure connections, I'd look into local wholesalers or auctions.

Read: The millionaire real estate agent; Hyper Local Hyper Fast AgentWhat are some effective ways to network with individuals at all levels?

For mentors/coaches, check out local REI meetups here on Biggerpockets, Meetup.com, or Collin County REIA.

The best advice I can give you when it comes to operating the business is that you need to be local for your first one or few.

They are even featured in articles, have been profiled and interviewed in the local media outlets, look really good online etc. and have a reputation around town as being highly successful because they have been busy buying a lot of units and making themselves look successful even while doing what I would consider very bad deals.It's smoke and mirrors. 

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

Nothing like actually knowing that local market.

I would start local.