You need to learn to be an expert in some source of stress at finding, filtering for (a data source tool like propstream.com) or buying from a data vender who is good. 

Social media makes it look like everyone is an expert, but we all know that is false.

And I would also get access to their team of financial experts on how to build additional income streams such as franchising.

You’re chasing the wrong people.You can’t just use a checklist like “tall grass” and assume that means someone is motivated.The sensible solution to foreclosure is indeed to sell, but the emotional response for someone in foreclosure is to find a way to keep their house, not sell it.And what are all the "experts" teaching?

I'm eager to meet and collaborate with fellow investors and industry experts who share my goals and principles.

Apps like PayPal, Certified Cashiers Check or Money Order, or even invoicing through apps like quickbooks for them to pay are also great ways to collect. 

While I'm not a STR expert or an attorney, I would recommend to all investors to take their properties out of their personal name and put in an LLC to reduce your personal liability.

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.

We did not use the appreciation rates and I like that you are bold in giving your opinion as an expert in the market after doing your research and presenting the data. 

I need to talk to experts.