Do you go direct-to-seller to find your deals or do you simply purchase from the MLS or wholesellers?

Assuming you meet real estate professional status (which it seems like you do - you'll just want to have a time log verifying) AND materially participate in your rentals, you simply wouldn't get that big of a year one benefit. 

There seems to be a belief throughout this thread that its alright for a city employee to come onto your property and simply lie about item after item and then send a written agreement in direct contrast expecting you to sign and return it.

Sellers or JV partners may value a hands-off partner who can handle rehabs.Start with a Strategy: Whether it's BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) or simply flipping properties to build capital, define a clear path for your first few deals that aligns with your long-term development goals. 

Therefore, it would be ideal that the system be simply in design and infrastructure, allowing local IT specialists in Togo to provide their support.Fourth Point:It is preferred to start with a physical "in-office" network through a server before transitioning to cloud-based or "out-of-office" solutionsThanks,Alexandre Boustany

One area I recognize I’m lacking in is networking.

This is a new venture for him so I'm not super surprised at the lack of feedback out there. 

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

The lack of communication is typical in this business and a reason why we opened and have done well. 

Despite being nearly 60,000 SF of land, strict adherence to the zoning code would only allow 7 homes because the parcels lacked street frontage despite being very deep.