I know some people who have jumped in feet first and gotten burned, and others who are still "learning" despite going to numerous seminars, buying courses, etc.

Many variables to consider include the specific location of the home, the property manager you decide to choose, the history of the home and community, how well appointed the home is (what elements of the home will allow you to stand out in this market) and what months you decide to use for personal use.

It’s a local company in Georgia elemental home 

Be on the lookout as there are numerous programs that do the same. 

Seems like there is a bit of Dave Rambsy elements in there that need to move away from but here is a course of action:1.

I have a Google Sheet that I'm using to track different elements of the project but I'm wondering if folks have success using other software that they can share with me?

And then trying to convince the masses that there is no competition on the MLS.. for Pete's sake, that alone should make people run away yelling "scam".On the MLS, you are competing with real estate agents, that buy houses themselves on the MLS, you are competing with the traditional buyer, you are competing with other investors crazy enough to try to look for deals on the MLS (yes there are plenty), You are competing with agents that look for deals for their list of cash buyers.Every single element of this entire thing is just retarded. 

That need could outweigh their desire to protect your best interests.Not saying there investment here is a bad thing, per se, just raising this point so that this one element of the deal doesn’t tip the scale to you investing if you otherwise might not.

You could try your hand at one of the numerous online services that advertise this stuff but I've found it better to start the relationship early with an actual person as opposed to a faceless online service. 

Just finished my major in Business Management and am receiving my Management and Supervision certificate this summer.I've been studying real estate for a few years now, have watched tons of videos, calculated and ran numbers on numerous properties and listings, and talked with many lenders and real estate agents, but because I don't have anyone in my circle that's well-experienced in REI's I've hesitated to pull the trigger on anything.I'm looking to fix and flip, BRRR, LTR, MTR, STR, or multi-family.