In my area, all landlords that would like to participate in the Section 8 program must attend a Landlord Briefing in which they explain the process, expectation and give you tips on selecting a tenant, maybe they have that in your area.Good Luck !

I think a few helpful tips to get you started:1.)

I know this is a broad question but any thoughts, tips or links to posts here on BP would be greatly appreciated.

Their name alone pulls buyers and sellers, which helps make up the gap of your lesser experience.Do they have a training program for new agents?

Many times I've heard from folks I deal with or have taught that it was their presentation that tipped the scales in a transaction.Even when it doesn't, it builds your reputation as a knowledgeable professional --- and that's what may seal the next deal.

A couple weeks of training and they walk the streets looking for business.

A good tip is to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you want to learn more about, so you'll be notified when they are discussed on forums.

You have to have a long term view, as these cycles take a decade or so, and longtime observer can see how it's taken areas up past the tipping point, or not.

sounds cool and a place to stay free while in college.

Yardi has a lot of cool software but they are EXPENSIVE.