Just a tip: make sure you go into it with an experienced brokerage who really know their way around.I’ve personally been helping international investors get into the Dubai scene and work with experienced local companies that handle everything from start to finish. 

They usually have skiptrace companies that offer contact information if you have the address 

So, if you are talking about truly early journey, it was working for other people's companies who were where I wanted to be.  

Also, there are PM companies that charge a flat fee vs percentage. 

@Kathleen Andrade My insurance company won’t let me rent to college students of any kind.

You hire a construction draw company to make sure building is done right etc.

@Deborah Wertz, depending on your price point and what you’re looking for, I have a few areas that I can recommend in Florida and can also recommend you to realtors in those areas as well to assist you with your search.

I recently met with the owner of a property management company.

Hi Bailey,I work for a real estate company in the investment department and I was just having a conversation with my supervisor on this very thing this morning.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, facebook, or a Google search.