They provide a custom built Podio work space that I think should solve a lot of the problems you are having.

Where will I put my two big screen tv's and my custom furniture? 

I have always been a top producer in automotive and I really contribute that to never meeting a customer but a friend and sticking to the philosophy of treating every customer and situation as if I were dealing with my own Mother.

Halperin & Lyman LLC is an investor friendly closing attorney....the rest, you said it, build relationship and partnerships to get your questions answered especially in the beginning, deep diving into this community in its own was key for me but it's not enough, go out there, build those systems and commit to the marathon...commit that same energy you are giving THIS WEEK for the whole year for starters.Good luck!

@Brandon Bolen you have a HUGGGGGGE advantage: timeYou're way ahead of the curve by investing time and energy into learning something that is very lucrative financially. 

@Libby Baugher Setup the properties as class and customer, for duplex you can set up each unit as sub-class and sub-customer.

Specifically when it comes to acquiring customers / clients , possible forums or maybe individuals to follow or books to read ?

I don't have the time or energy in my life to deal with the BS... that's what I'm paying an agent to do.  

Love your energy and enthusiasm and wow ... no xbox ?!!!! 

I find it all relative to how much energy and money you want to contribute.