If you connect with the right property manager who is in touch with the Austin market, and willing to share their insight they will be the most valuable resource to you.

What's a good guidance for:VacancyRepairs and MaintenanceCAPEXProperty ManagementMonthly Insurance

I second the first part of this - you should be asking your broker for guidance and not an internet forum.As far as the second part (not wanting to approach your broker about this), I think if you don't want to approach them then that is a clear indication that you are doing something below board.As a licensee you have responsibilities to treat all consumers fairly, regardless of whether they are a client or not.  

Networking has provided me with tons of valuable information and saved me from a bunch of headaches. 

I'm looking for Mentors, Guidance, Positive Connections.

Would love any guidance from my real estate investment compadre’s!

If anyone has any good places to start, specifically with regards to Eastern PA markets, any guidance is truly appreciated. - Cheers

Happy to provide some guidance there, but will need to know some more details. 

Owning your own, you can learn some valuable things such as work involved to maintain, things about banks and values, what goes into ownership, etc.

I lot of valuable information.