I earn much higher returns than I ever did as a rental investor, and don't have to lift a finger after the initial vetting discussion.That said, some investors really do enjoy building a side hustle business around real estate.

My best friend and I want to partner together to start a rental property business.

Should give you guidelines for properties and business plans. 

My goals are to learn from everyone here on a daily basis, improve my business/referral network (I’m a realtor), connect with other members in my area who may want to partner or benefit from each other’s skill sets, & ultimately become one of the many successful investors that I’ve read about.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

A tenant having an injured knee isn't really your business. 

The market is booming in both the business and real estate sectors.

Then compare against the cash flow after taxes from the business. 

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

The metro area population of Montgomery in 2022 was 367,000, a 1.94% increaseResidents and large corporations are attracted to the State of Alabama's pro business climate of low taxes and Sun Belt weather.