Readers should seek professional advice.

I got a letter and it just didn't seem professional in that there were grammar errors, etc. so it made me leery. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

Meaning where growth opportunity is happening, appreciation, networking with professionals in that market such as lenders, other investors etc.

Any guidance from experienced investors, real estate professionals, or anyone who has faced a similar situation would be greatly appreciated. 

Similarly, if you are you a medical professional with strong connections at the local hospital, then target properties (and their owners) that would attract medical travelers.

With several large universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Drexel University, the city has a steady stream of students and young professionals looking for rentals.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Be professional, but also authentic and approachable.