@Philissa Gilliard if you want to eventually have people coming to you for deals instead of relying 100% on pitching, then build the site.

Haven't met them, but if everything checked out, maybe keep them for at least a few months at $1,000 to start regaining capital and then eventually raise the rent closer to what i believe market price is, thus risking turnover.The numbers are definitely tighter without increasing the rent.

Don't worry about, eventually, given them a fee as they will be worth it (good ones, at least). 

My wife and I can eventually take over the tax preparation and consult with a CPA as needed.  

I will rent an apartment first but I am going to buy one eventually.

It could be as simple as meeting 5-10 others at a coffee shop in town and discussing your goals.By meeting others and establishing rapport, you could partner with someone, do a wholesale deal, etc. to build capital that would eventually enable you to reach your REI goals. 

You'll come across the right people eventually.    

My experience is that investors and lenders will eventually find you as you build experience. 

In each case, I followed my processes and he eventually paid.

Because my eventual goal would be do get into that 1MM$ plus deal for multifamily.