The entire building was extremely cramped (though it seemed more spacious in the pictures too), and some of the windows were broken! 

Few tips here: (please consult attorney/accountant and folks in your local area in what and how you do).

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Orting" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

This group will definitely guide you with ideas and tips as well as from successful real estate investors!

I am here to network, ask for tips, find local meetup groups, analyze deals, and just socialize.

I was hoping you guys could help me out by giving me some marketing tips.

I also have a ~2500-person SOI here in SD, so I believe I can be very valuable to a good broker.Any tips or recommendations? 

Very true @Brent Coombs Thanks for the tip!

Just followed Ken A's tip and saw that Rentlinx.comis a very useful place.Thanks BP community!