As far as picking your lender - You will want to make sure you work with somebody who not only understands your goals but has products that match your needs.

I played 5 years of collegiate tennis as well as 18 years from the time I first picked up a racquet.I am looking for a mentor and also opportunities to grow in the real estate realm as I chase financial freedom with the goal to start building homes for those who need them once my portfolio allows me to!

This is new to me as my other properties are my picked tenants and are all great tenants.  

I'd love to learn from you some of the nuggets you've picked up along the way.

It took about a year for things to really pick up (got Superhost/Premier Host, reviews, min stay tweaks and listing improvements).We use OwnerRez. 

This book may be worth picking up for you.

. - For us, it's almost always picked by our clients.

But references can be picked to be favorable. 

Hello Nader,Yes, I would be interested in picking your brain.

Then, my wife and I picked out 10 places in the US where we think we could enjoy living.