From my experience, if I had started in real estate right after school, I would have very little network and little to no funds for the RE exam, CE classes, and networking registrations.

Join local Facebook groups in surrounding markets, and you will get more insight into other investors' experiences. 

Anyone have experience putting these kinds of opportunities in front of investors?

However, I've heard lots of bad experiences online with Guesty, Hostaway, Hostfully, etc. etc.

AS you get more experience you will learn how to screen better.  

It's pretty much why I'm putting myself out there on here, which to gain insight on other's experiences with working a dual agent deal.

Has anyone ever had to deal with a rental being broken into and vandalized? I got a call from the Warren City hall and they reported pipes bursting and the whole driveway is flooded on initial reports. They reported a...

I say this from experience. 

It isn't like this a condominium where assessments are paying for common parts of the building like the roof, etc.Prior to this, I didn't have much experience serving on an HOA board and have therefore relied on the management company for their opinion on certain decisions. 

I had prior MHP ownership experience and all the homes were tenant owned and were about $150 below market.