Places like BiggerPockets, RE Investment Meetup groups, and other free real estate groups have the information, suggestions, the conversations and contacts to help you navigate through owning an apartment. 

I'd also love to hear more about how you all have navigated being a newbie in this intimidating field.

Be careful on the programs out there not saying some programs that are out there dont help people but just have to navigate through the noise and find the one that works for you.

Any good agent working that market will be able help you navigate the local Airbnb laws.

I will certainly like to connect with investors around who can serve as a mentor to help me navigate this new and exciting environment.

I'd love to see how others navigate the game.I have one board game so six players is a good number.Hopefully someone that is interested also has a board, and we can have more players join.There is now an APP available that accompanies the game so you no longer have to manually keep a balance sheet.

Is it easier to navigate than the FHA 203k?

The seller had actually just signed a listing agreement so they were prepared to pay realtor fees and that was already included in the price she told me, so I ended up not having to worry about navigating it on my own if they wouldn't pay for my realtor. 

There is a small chance that the owners had a will, and the heirs just need some help navigating a more simplified probate process.

If a deal can weather a storm, then maybe be sure the captain has knowledge & skill on navigating the major hazards without critical losses.