I mostly want to understand how do I go about figuring out the demand / vacancy rates for MTR before investing in furniture etc on my property.

Several agents have told me they are required to send it out whether they have other offers or not and most people add at least a few thousand to their offer.

I have looked into a few ways to start off but would like to connect with people who are having success and can walk me through how to start.

Would appreciate good sound advice/wisdom and mentorship from trustworthy people in the MO area.

I am passionate about real estate investing and I am particularly passionate about commercial, small multifamily, single family houses, apartments, notes, condos, mobile home parks, self storage, wholesaling, development, short-term rentals, flipping, rentals, BRRRR, and house hacking.Outside of real estate, I enjoy helping fix the financial goals towards retirement, help people looking for health Insurance, Life Insurance and annuities.

My understanding in Maryland the seller provides the buyer with a copy of the COA papers at least 21 days prior to settlement and you have up to 7 days to review and pull out of the contract if you don't agree to the terms.  

Typically about 75-125 people in the room and probably half or more own or manage rentals. 

There is a tendency with people, especially new investors to want to create "what they like".

-I hear condos are now charging outrageous amount of money for association fees and costs and people are selling their properties on account of this.

You will hear a lot of people trash New York State, but if you are operating honestly, doing your homework, and buy in the right areas, you can mitigate a lot of those problems.