I’m looking for mentorship from other investors in this forum to help me identify deals, help avoid common pitfalls and learn from failures. 

As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.

Knowing that you're new in the forum and to avoid a potential reaction of the style "Who's this idiot who thinks he knows my country better than me?"

This is a common misconception but we're an online platform where the owner chooses their own price and selects their own tenants.

Very common.

This is a common theme across the country with many municipalities enacting similar restrictions including where I am located in Philadelphia. 

After every negotiation, reflect on what went well and what could be improved.Negotiation isn’t about “winning” at the expense of the other party—it’s about finding common ground where both sides feel satisfied.

while I totally understand the frustration especially purchasing what was supposed to be a new and ready to go asset, but these things are pretty common so don't feel to discouraged. 

And for sure I highly doubt those that teach the common wholesaling techinques are not up to speed with all these new laws in all the different states..

And puffing ( again not saying he is puffing) is very common in RE.