Many investors utilize different strategies in different markets and different times in the market cycle, but it’s good to nail down one key skill at a time and get strong at it.

As others have mentioned, there are a lot of networking events in the area and I strongly suggest attending as many as you can.  

Steve, you should also have Hired and Non-owned Auto and strongly consider EPLI and Cyber.

What I bring to the table is:* strong analytical skills* come from a family of builders, so pretty proficient in finding the "gotchas" pretty quickly* fairly keen sense of aesthetics & what aspiring renters prefer* good knowledge of basic maintenance and repairs * 30+ years of marketing/marketing communications background* strong negotiating skillsWould love to connect with others in the area. 

Forming an LLC can make your first deal or two a little difficult, but if you have a strong relationship with a local bank then it can be a lot easier. 

Sounds like you are really starting strong.

Hope you can come out of this strong and land a solid deal soon.

One rental is also close to a mushroom farm that has a strong smell, but the farm is being relocated.

They are showing strong margins in desirable areas.

One thing I believe REALLY strongly about is that C and D properties have really high variance.