I'm at (checks notes) step 1.

Check the units periodically and schedule maintenance before things break or the tenants starts to complain. 

I just went to go check on my lease and noticed someone broke in and stole the new gas range and tried to steel the water heater as well.  

@Sienna Cardona - Check out Tarl Yarber. 

Thanks  you may have to let them know, I do not believe though you can be a MLO for two companies, that you would have to check into to see if you can have two sponsors.

If a new client brings me a return they've prepared (but haven't filed) and wants me to check it for errors, I'm charging them the same as if they brought me nothing.

To meet and network with local investors check out the Events and Meet Ups section on the forum.

I would check out some open houses or listings online of newly renovated places and I bet there will be a consensus pick. 

A couple of great books on I'd recommend checking out on the topics of Acquisition using OPM and Creative Financing are below.The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down - Audio BookWealth Without Cash - Audio BookHope these help you as much as they've helped me!

as I dont like fully levered real estate there is no exit other than stroking a check if you have to exit in a few years.