This will pressure up the rents.We saw a similar tight supply in sales as well.

I have air dna to look for my own deals. 

I will post the live link in here so anyone can come and help you.I invite you both to come on with me, air your gripes for newbies, and explain where in the initial post you felt attacked.

I'm not opposed to paying for education but was thrown offguard as they didn't not set my expectations & I didn't think I would feel so much pressure. 

Additionally, a property with a pool and a spacious backyard is a huge draw, as guests love the idea of relaxing by the pool and hanging out outside enjoying the fresh air.

Good deals (great deals) are WORKED - negotiated, bartered, set up creatively, and necessitate understanding the opposite parties motivations, desires, needs, pressures, etc.

I would start with something either turnkey or light value-add, so you can start forming your boots on the ground team with less pressure and risk.

We have put so much pressure on ourselves.

Have you considered potential for an air bnb investment?

You didn't mention the time frame but if that opportunity was a few years ago they had upward pricing pressure (hence $200k high sales price) and lower interest rates bringing in more offers.