When they send you a generic "the representative is deeply concerned about (topic)" email, send them another one asking why they are avoiding a direct answer to your question.The Animal Welfare Institute has an excellent post on How to Communicate Effectively with Legislators that may give readers additional ideas.Also, sorry about my 'dark alley' comment. 

We do it when necessary but we'd really like to avoid contact.

Two weeks later, the tenant left and wanted to avoid going to court.

Took extra attention when writing my lease agreement and reviewing applications to find renters that behave like homeowners (require them to mow their own lawn to avoid lawn care expenses, all utilities except for sewer/trash are tenant responsibility) which has paid dividends in reducing headaches and keeping time spent on management to a minimum.

Live and die by them.Or you can go in the middle like @Taylor L. said and have a few partners where each of you bring something to the table and you get to do what you love and avoid what you hate.  

It's always a good idea to have your team lined up so that you're being as proactive as possible versus being reactive.Real Estate is an exciting journey but also involved, so reaching out to the community on here is an excellent move so that you can avoid common gotchas.Happy Hunting!!!!!

My question is there any experienced investors in the area that could lend some honest tips on some bottlenecks to avoid when beginning this journey?

Yes yes I know ask my lawyer but I’d like to avoid half baked answers or pay for 15 minutes of consultation when I can ask members of the BP community who have some insight or experience with this.

This will make a great flip in 2-3 years after living in it to avoid taxes on the gain or rental in the future.

This will make a great flip in 2-3 years after living in it to avoid taxes on the gain or rental in the future.