Poke around online to see if any of those organizations are in the area.Thanksgiving through the end of January is the absolute slowest time of year for leasing properties.

I have found no record of him online aside from self-published articles made to make them seem more reputable than they are.  

I've seen some conflicting information online, so getting it right from someone who does it would be amazing!

-I'm fairly careful with communication , but again, I know doing business online is way riskier, but I want to ask: Typically, I would trust someone who seems very in-depth, informative (gives statistics and numbers), and basically would give me thorough steps (including worst-case scenarios and what would best fit my situation)^^would people who have experience say that even with the above, some agents/lenders/PMs would still be sort of out to get your money and do a lousy job?

@Kainoa Oneha Education is 100% back, whether in person or online.  

Networking is also crucial for success in real estate, so look for local investor meetups or connect with others online.

Im open to conventional financing or seller financing.To find properties, you can network with local agents and brokers, join local real estate investment groups, use online platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin, send direct mail campaigns, drive for dollars, network with property managers, and explore seller financing.Good luck!

I remember the few experienced people I was able to speak with back in the day before online forums.

Another option you will see online are companies selling shares to sections or lots of trees via a tree plantation management company.  

When talking to property managers, ask questions regarding any guarantees they offer owners and refer to any online reviews to get a better idea of how tenants and other owners feel about working with the company.