They know the DOB system, how to push things through, and how to legalize work if needed.

Any tips on how to start networking as far as finding a mentor to help with the first deal? 

Quote from @Dalton Foote: Hey Everyone, As the title says I am relocating to Florida late next month and would love to make some connections and get advice on any meetups that may not be on BP or meetup.

There is a lot of throwing your questions back in your face and what felt like yelling through the keyboard.

Maintenance: Finding a handyman is the next one on your list, and again if you know someone or have someone you can rely on then that is best.

Quote from @Devin James: We’re currently building out our CRMReal estate is a relationship business and follow-up is everything.Your memory isn't built for scale.That’s where a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system comes in:1) Tracks every interaction2) Keeps follow-ups from falling through the cracks3) Automates reminders, emails, and tasks4) Helps your entire team stay on the same pageWe’ve been building out pipelines in HubSpot for:- Investor leads- Land acquisitions- Homebuyer journeys It will help us stay more consistent, clear, and scalable.Our future self will thank us.What CRM are you using? 

Since you're purchasing the property through an LLC and live in California, it's important to understand how to take money out for personal use without triggering unnecessary taxes.Even though your property is located in Texas, a state with no income tax, your residency in California means you'll owe California state income tax on the rental profits.

@Zhao Jon One of the big issues will be can you get proper egress from the third floor. 

Usually I'd tell folks newer to real estate investing to start to educate themselves through websites likes this and its family of books and podcast, other real estate podcast, books at the library, and local meetups.

So when I run FB ads through my business account, they are just ads so they don't hit FB marketplace.