Whenever possible I attend the inspection and follow the inspector as he conducts the inspection and ask him questions during the process.

Ask the manager to explain their process for dealing with maintenance, late rent, evictions, turnover, etc.

We are starting the process of analyzing deals, making a plan and executing on it. 

But I generally don't find that clients need to spend that much money on the process when some simple coaching can make them comfortable in their search.

Not only is it a costly and hasselsome process to establish such, but at end it's an association of 4. 

Some amenities are crucial and obvious (pots and pans, plates, linens, good Wi-Fi), some are unnecessary and obviously so (personal movie theater with arcade game room), but the trickier amenities lie in the 2 middle zones.What are some necessary amenities that you might overlook? 

Another thing is not to rush I was in a rush to jump into RE but I'm glad I did it's all a learning process on what not to do for next one. 

It showed me the significance of developing systems and processes that propelled my different ventures.Another book that struck a chord is Can't Hurt Meby David Goggins.

I would caution you with searching for lenders as those that don't follow a draw process or will lend on anything may not actually be a lender and trying to scam you.

Some states are easier than others; however, it is important to understand the process and laws of owning properties in another foreign state.