Just want to get a little more knowledge on the STR in Cape Coral, any STR - regulations that are investor friendly?

You can buff out scratches with a baking soda paste, a stainless steel scratch remover like Bar Keeper's Friend, or a small amount of toothpaste.

I’d also love any recommendations for beginner-friendly books, podcasts, or other resources that are suitable for a teenager. 

If you plan on buying these properties using a mortgage its also best to begin the pre approval process and work with an investor friendly lender to help guide and educate you what the best product might be for your projects to make sure you dont already max out your borrowing power after the first deal.

Find a military friendly realtor for lower commission fees if possible.  4.  

As investors and yes friends of mine grow their business into very  large commercial properties.

@Mitchell TruongFrom the research I've done, Ohio is a great state for several reasons: it's a landlord friendly state, cap rates are 6-8%, even higher in some pockets, relatively low vacancy, lots of job growth and some population growth.

California is certainly not landlord friendly, as you have already eluded to.

We met ALL of the criteria for our private money lenders being 'Friends & Family' and they all have agreed to receive email communications from us.

BTW, I have a 2 decade long Facebook profile and hundreds of "friends" something you don't usually see with scammers (new profiles created with very few friends).