Book recommendation #1: Hands Off Investor by @Brian Burke https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-hands-off-inves...Book recommendation #2: Lend to Live https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/lend-to-livePodcast Recommendation: PassivePockets podcast is focused on passive investing in syndications - https://passivepockets.com/podcast/Passive investing summit: PassivePockets Summit May 2-3rd in Columbus https://get.biggerpockets.com/passivepocketsevent/I make these recommendations specifically since you mentioned passive real estate investing, and syndications or hard money lending are really the two most passive ways to invest in real estate. 

Then make the decision if being a hands on landlord is something you are realistically interested in. 

Collaborating with seasoned investors or assisting with deal analysis can also provide valuable hands-on experience.Good luck!

I just need help on finding a path to get my hands on the capital  I highly recommend going and taking @Frank Rolfe's MHP bootcamp but also talk to local banks

How much cash is ideal to have on hand when starting out?

Cash on hand: 8.

Either way, you have options which is great to have at 22 years old with equity in hand!

I don’t know anything first hand about the market, but I looked it up on Airdna.  

Some documents require “wet” signatures… meaning hand signed.  

I used $80k to pay off personal debts and $50k to remodel it by myself with my two hands.