If you can critically think, there's enough knowledge on this website to get you started for free.

Ultimately, it's all about the right balance—staging should always be tailored to the home and the market it’s in, which is where working with a knowledgeable agent really makes a difference.Would love to hear your thoughts as well!

@Annwar Zahrieh I'm glad you recognized the forums being a wealth of knowledge.

I've extensively searched online but haven't come across relevant training courses or tutorials.If you have any insights or recommendations on where I could find resources for learning Yardi, I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks for your assistance!

Start anywhere—offer to assist, intern, whatever it takes—and absorb as much knowledge as you can.

Gina never responded, to my knowledge.

You will never have perfect knowledge.

Also, for those whose BUSINESS (as opposed to just investment) is STR, they can scale successfully while their experience and knowledge of the industry may allow them the opportunity to uncover and recognize those few opportunities that will provide a much higher than market risk adjusted ROI. 

It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

I see mostly out of state or out of country investors working with New Western in Birmingham because they don't have the knowledge of the city and surrounding areas.