Are they communicating with you all the time with updates etc? 

Good reads would be Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and How to Invest in Real Estate (the beginners guide) by Brandon Turner.

Get the lingo down, see what others are doing, see how the communication is, listen to 100 pitches for LPs, get on the deal flow lists, get on some property tours. listen to the podcasts for 2-3 months. 

You’ve joined a community rich with knowledge, resources, and people eager to help each other succeed in real estate.

Communication is key!

You’ve joined a community rich with knowledge, resources, and people eager to help each other succeed in real estate.

I am about to submit to the IRS my log of 500+ hours working in the STR business, most of which come from communicating with guests, cleaners, maintenance people, Airbnb, VRBO, and managing supplies, shopping, bill paying, pricing, calendars, all the daily and weekly tasks. 

However, communication issues with Lacey began almost immediately—she took two weeks just to send me a contract and was frequently unresponsive, blaming weather-related issues.She advertised the property as highly profitable, but when I asked for proof, she never provided any.

They immediately stopped paying rent and stopped communicating.

It sets an expectation and is a form of communication.