Any recommendations on real estate investing course or classes? 

Next Mortgage Note will include full loss of interest on the investment property for the GCDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Anyone have a direct mail or postcard service they recommend for such a scenario?

Hi Lina, I'd recommend finding a local agent that is familiar with the investment properties and law, permits, regulations for STRs/MTRs in Kyle, Texas. 

I recommend checking local crime statistics on SpotCrime.

With respect to AJ, he is a good friend of mine and I highly recommend him too.

Regardless, you might find the copy & paste info below helpful:)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

I would recommend reaching out to a few local lenders in your area.