I offer an online payment portal to submit rent payments via ACH or CC - they "couldn't figure out how to use it" so I set us up to accept Zelle payments.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Was it via docusign or some other online signing platform? 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Often pretty quickly....see something online at 1pm and I'm meeting you there at 2pm to see if we can lock it up before someone else did. 

He has an online network called Financial Friends Network.

Are you wanting to know how to access a SDIRA or are you asking what are the risks associated with using SDIRA money?

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

I picked her exactly because she had a good social and online footprint!!

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.