Id recommend getting comfortable with the terms.Some books that are helpful (not totally MF focused)-Confessions of a Real Estate Entreprenuer (Perspective of an investor, how they think, how they take risks and how they learn)-Am I Being Too Subtle (Mindset, managed risk, opportunity spotting)-Zeckendorf - Autobiography (Relationships, risk taking, deal structure, development)-BP Rental Property InvestingI'd also recommend going to Lowe's, Home Depot, Habitat for Humanity to build your brain around materials, costs, quality and history of materials (even if you're not the one doing the work).Lastly, once you've conceptualized the asset class itself and general understanding of deal structure / operating structure...look into some news articles and trends in MF.

There are specialized STR spreadsheets that help you analyze a potential property.Several of these spreadsheets have already been posted on this forum so that people can search for and find these.

Check out Brandon Turner, he has some good material for new investors, and of course bigger pockets has a ton of great resources.

Of course there are less expensive materials, but I like the durability of quartz.

Hi Sophia,Try getting in touch with commercial agents directly that you'd like to learn from and see what needs they currently have and to to find a way to help them.

I’ve seen so many owners struggle with late rent, tenant turnover, maintenance headaches, and compliance issues — it can quickly take the fun out of owning rentals.A few strategies I’ve found helpful for keeping rental management smooth:Use clear lease agreements and proper tenant screeningKeep maintenance and repairs organized with reliable vendorsTrack all income and expenses in a transparent systemStay up-to-date on Florida landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing complianceI’d love to hear what other Florida landlords do to keep things running smoothly — any tips or best practices you swear by?

A few strategies I’ve found helpful for keeping rental management smooth: Use clear lease agreements and proper tenant screeningKeep maintenance and repairs organized with reliable vendorsTrack all income and expenses in a transparent systemStay up-to-date on Florida landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing compliance  I’d love to hear what other Florida landlords do to keep things running smoothly — any tips or best practices you swear by? 

A couple quick tips: always order your kitchen materials first—cabinets take the longest to arrive, and late cabinets delay the entire renovation.

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

I understand this, but I think the point your missing is the population density on the east side of the mountains.