Even if you were to get properties at auction, you have to demonstrate that you have the funds to close and not just looking to make some quick money by flipping the contract to someone else. 

Operating legally is definitely not a safeguard as I provided data to the city that was sufficient to demonstrate that it had operated legally at least the last 5 years (but it has operated legally 23 years) to get maximum STR lottery entries.Note this quota occurred after the council initially passed a ban on STRs all together and pulled the regulation when it qualified to go to ballot (council must have expected they would lose the ballot initiative why else pull it without having it go to vote). 

To demonstrate that in January 2019, there were 7,637 active listings in Dallas county.

Seek for mentors in your area or participate in internet forums to network with seasoned investors.Keep in mind that developing competence takes time, and by demonstrating curiosity at an early age, you've already made great progress.

However, with careful planning and preparation, obtaining financing is still possible.Keep in mind that setting up an LLC for your rental property won't directly impact your loan eligibility, but the experience you gain demonstrates valuable skills for commercial real estate investment.

but be very careful if you're ever coached by someone to have an intent that is not demonstrable. 

They've either borrower up the ying-yang to get through med school, or demonstrated their commitment via great grades and got assistance for their tuition.

This may not matter other than demonstration that you weren't doing as good as you thought and you're not as bad off now as it seemed relative to what you thought. 

Most Tenants will leave when you demonstrate competence.

A reputable company such as mine will be able to demonstrate call logs and messages between the company and the residents.Maintenance is something in my opinion you have to trust the management company and maintenance team on and have a comfort level with them.