That is awesome, congrats on getting started!

Quote from @Brandon Leffler: Im in a similar situation ,but I need more cash flow before I make the jump.

I've seen plumbers and builders stop hiring because all the "young" people start the job and then don't put in any effort or stop showing up.Figure out what you want to make hourly, then start telling everyone and their brother that you need work, how many hours you are available, etc. 

I'd start with picking one city and spending a lot of your time to do a deep dive building relationships and learning different areas.

We plan on starting renovations on the unit in X (I would say a date but in reality have a 2-3 month buffer), and based on this we are no longer going to be renting the unit out.

For the crowdfunding and similar platforms that are starting to rise, would the lower returns be a result of the diversification they provide or due to the different risks they come with?

Stay consistent and things will start to fall into place

Quote from @Khyree Randall: I'm about to start working again soon and I'm ready to start investing in getting my first deal.

I'm starting to see more private note holders reach out to get a loan against the performing note they hold. 

Good job on getting started.