I hinted at it before but the tax benefits of real estate can compound for you over time as well and again here is where your age is your advantage.

(Hint: RE-finance)!

I work with a lot of new investors that set there goal at turnkey rental properties and it is individually for every one , I recommend out of state when prices in your area are like that of cours (im from LA so know what you mean) and I went to FL secondary market for turnkey investment and have over 150 homes there , dig into good areas and try not to leverage a lot , start small and grow with experience look for10 and up cap rates and for SFH that are Rehab . many great cities are on the rise Big hint is the word from the banks about their inventory like where I am now.

People say the one thing that really helps is being very detailed about what you send, when, what the message was, how it was sent, etc.If you're working from an iffy list, I think it's smart to send postcards the first time, since a lot of them may get returned to you (hint: you need a return address on the piece).

Hint: none!

Has anyone received any communications from their insurance companies with helpful hints?  

Welcome to BP, if you spend time scanning the forums, you will definitely find some really helpful hints and tips on any topic.

Hint: REPEAT is the 4th R of BRRRR. 

My landlord hinted last year that she wanted to sell in another year or so.

Asking the prodesk at Home Depot which general contractors order the most materials and do good work is a great hint.