You have to start surrounding yourself with people that are already doing what you're trying to do.

DO NOT!

(Where do you live)There are many groups for Meetup and online chatting as well, but it is a great way to get started to try to meet in person.

I used to be the person doing the education side of it for years.  

It's not impossible as I have had many clients do it. 

Hello Lesley, Have you thought about using a DSCR loan to do a cash out or rate and term refinance to recoup the out of pocket money you have spent on the property.

Besides the benefit of the forms, I do not think the money is well spent) or MLS membership (approximate $190/quarter, which is useful investment)- Brokerage has no trust fund/escrow account.  

First, we charge the tenant a fee every time an appointment is set and they do show up.

What is your location and what are you doing that he should be doing?   

We're doing the disclosures now and I was quite surprised at the 2.469% of Loan Amount (points) Origination charge which brings the total Origination charges to $16,500 (Property cost is 645K, 10% down).