Another way to find a mentor is to try to offer them help and something of value so you can learn and also help them in return.

I would look at both and write offers in both markets till you find a deal that works. 

There is nothing wrong with FHA, but most real estate pros would agree that if you are trying to get a seller to accept an offer when there are other competing offers, a conventional loan offer is going to usually be more favorable than an FHA offer at the same price.   

For example, offer landlords a tax credit for new units brought to inventory in ___ area.

I typically fill my vacancies in the initial open house asking at the high end of market rent.  

If you have enough room, it's always great to have one extra amenity that not many other properties offer.

Hi @Lynn Gupt, just echoing Ko's input above, as well as offering my perspective from a multifamily development point of view.  

You should look into DSCR Loans - many investors like yourself typically move to this loan product once they max out with DTI/qualifying conventionally - a bit higher in rate than conventional mortgages - but no DTI ratio or tax returns/income verification makes a much easier qualification process and LLCs are 100% ok (even as sole owner) and actually often preferred.PS - published a 10-part article series here on BP last year on everything you'd want to know on these loan types - sharing links below, hope it can help!

Being in a commercial shop right out of school means you'll be thrown into an environment that offers a lot of upwards growth & mobility.

Those areas typically require 30 day minimum and some areas you can rent out 3x maximum/yr.