You get what you pay for, but in the end, it's property management, not rocket science. 

My education background is in computer science, mathematics and some corporate finance, as well as have some internship experience in the quantitative finance space.

REI is not rocket science.

It isn't rocket science.2.

My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)? 

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

Ultimately it's less of a science than an art, but people rarely truly change so what they did is probably what they'll do.

Good afternoon,I am seeking help obtaining market data to calculate the cost of living and estimate rental expenses in the US. The goal is to determine whether the government accurately adjusts DoD Basic Allowance for...

Residential investing is not rocket science, knowledge is not the issue: there are many good books out there that walk you through every detail you need to know.

Williams: Section 8 is not rocket science.