After reading the realtor contract it is clear that this is a conflict of interest and that once I sign ALL will go through the realtor. 

Also, if I am traveling out of the country, they are not dependent on my cell plan, as long as I have wifi I can send and receive calls with a virtual number from anywhere in the world. 

Also I'm planning to partner up with friends to acquire more rental properties. 

Additonally, the rents are very much under market and so I plan on raising the rents $75-100 (and they will still be under market by about $100-150 even after the increase).

@Chris Papa if your plan is to flip properties, most hard money lenders in Texas will require that the properties be purchased in an entity. 

They're planning to relaunch in the future, and I look forward to what they have to offer.Since Landa's inception, there are other companies offering similar business model of investment.

I suppose the lesson for me here is to validate across several sources, and to actually visit the area the area I'm planning to buy property in.

About the Mentoring program I'm planning to have a Free Mentorship Program you could follow me on socials @jacopoiasiello :)

What improvements have been done on the building in the past 2-5-10 years, and are there any plans for improvements that will eventually increase the HOA?

I think it is very smart what you are planning and I believe more people should be thinking like you.