Risk management is the name of the game.

To answer your question more directly - I think you can as long as you meet the minimum heat requirements... 

Checkout meetup.com to find out where/when these meetings are.

I started my "professional" career in the insurance world as a property claims adjuster/estimator and know the game fairly well.

The historic board is tough especially when they only meet once a month, thats if you can get on the agenda for that meeting.

We discussed each of our concerns, hers we're more about getting the owner a small nest egg, and I was looking to meet my cash flow (quad chart) criteria.

I see some people overpaying for properties in my area too but I chalk some of it up to someone inexperienced dying to just get into the game. 

Whoever you consider working with in the future I highly recommend you thoroughly vet them, and that should include a visit to the market to meet with the team, see their work and the neighborhoods they invest in. 

Looking for recommendations on real-estate meetings/groups?

@Marlon Long 20 isn’t a large response as the majority won’t meet your rental criteria