Since you have already identified your niche, the best bet would be to 1) educate yourself via books and podacts2) network with like-minded investors via REI clubs and events.

Join us September 24 at MiMi's cafe at the St.Johns Town Center to connect with like-minded people in the multifamily space.We are grateful to have Gino Barbaro, of Jake and Gino, to be our speaker at our meetup on September 24. 

If you can do so, it helps put your investors minds at ease. 

Currently, I am just researching the neighborhoods in various states and I guess next big thing is to determine a good management company once I have a property or properties in mind.

If you ever see anyone with an eviction on their credit keep in mind they most likely went 5-6 months without paying rent. 

With portfolio title can be in your name or an entity.Keep in mind that seasoning doesn't mean that you have to wait that long to start the loan process.

My realtor also did not have me do anything until the final two weeks before the closing in case the bank changed their mind.

But I don't know what kinds of questions to ask here because I can't wrap my mind around what these things are.I'm finding it hard to research further because of this.

You need to be mindful of that, and develop a strategy to ensure you can deduct interest.

And will definitely keep that in mind to make sure I continue to look for and find the best people out there - not just settle for the first!