Most importantly, understand the difference between a business purpose and consumer purpose loan.Read my post in this thread, which details our process in actionable terms.

I say this to say, always keep analyzing and never get attached to the properties because what might seem like a good idea now (and it may be a good idea) might actually change in the future. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

From there we differ because folks here overwhelming use leverage to buy properties.I'm a huge fan of the BP Rental Property Calculator.

Lastly, a lot of this stuff is learned by doing, as the others have said.

You learn those lessons in a "training wheels" environment, where you can (usually) self-correct any mistakes, and learn how to deal with things.

Or any suggestions on resources to use to better learn the areas to help me narrow down my search?

"Media Matters" sounds like a smart way to create value for others while learning the ins and outs of real estate.Since you’re focused on building a solid foundation before diving into your first deal, here are a few tips to help guide your learning:Start with strategy basics – Learn the key paths in real estate: buy-and-hold, house hacking, wholesaling, flipping, short-term rentals, etc.

🛠️💸I’m here to network, connect with serious buyers, and learn from experienced investors.👉 If you’re actively buying in MI, feel free to DM me here on BiggerPockets — happy to share details privately.Excited to be part of this community.— Luke | LXG Property Offers

As the popularity grows and people become more nomadic, I think we're going to see more and more of this.