Just stick to the basics and don't sucked into all the online fitness crap you see every day.   

There are quite a few Communities who deal with passive investors - most are not local, most are online and some have meetups as well. 

However, I would definitely want to see the loan handled by a "local" lender - not one of those online VA loan companies.

I would suggest to listen to the BP podcasts and read as much as possible online and here in the forum. 

With the landscape constantly changing, it's vital to adapt and find innovative ways to not only reach buyers and sellers but also close deals efficiently and effectively.Here are some strategies I'm looking to discuss:Digital Marketing: Have you transitioned to an online-first marketing approach?

You can invest excess cash flow and get 5% return (online savings, CDs, treasuries) (or simply pay down principal). 

So using this forum to gain a little advice on strategies (I read online and elsewhere in the forum) seemed like a good place to start.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I've found a few online though I'm looking for one that has-property description, condition, purchase price, closing date, default clauses, insurance contingency, risk and loss damage, adjustmentsDo I need all of this and if so where should I get it?

I think it is more cost effective and has the capability to put entire SOPs online.