@Tyler Rhoades surrounding yourself with like minded people is my #1 tip.  

here is the link to our meetups: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...

This is what works.  

Details are in my recent posts in events.It’s a great opportunity to better understand the market and network.

Not sure why a broker would be willing to do business with you, given you have almost zero PMC experience and don't even have an agent license.How well do you understand the potential liabilities you are asking them to assume?

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.Once you understand the above, you still need to find a property.

@Warren Y. it seems like you are looking to speak with a lending broker to better understand how they under write borrowers. 

Quote from @Shameka Henson: Hey Ya'll, thank you to everyone for so many informative responses and actually reaching out in text or callsSo I'm getting my first BRRRR ready for the appraisal process and need some tips and tricks.Some tips I've heard - 1. do Not put keyed locks on rooms if you plan to rent by the rooms (put them on afterwards)2.

One of the most importnant parts of the BRRRR is understanding how the refi will work.

Thanks again for the valuable insights!