You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

@Will Jones, we are in the process of putting an offer on a piece of land in where we will build a building for one of my businesses and then lease out the rest of the space.  

I don't think $175/month is good in Florida (or anywhere) for 30 percent down, but it also depends on what the rest of the block and area is like and if there is appreciation scale.

I changed my strategy to only invest in my 401k up to matching and then put the rest of my savings into my IRA for that reason.

Market Growth: Texas cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston have experienced rapid growth, but is the market becoming oversaturated?Cost of Living and Affordability: Texas has been known for its affordability—how doe...

The rest is up to you: be responsive and a good host. 

There is a lot of inventory in Jersey City, so compared to the rest of the state, there are opportunities there for good STR operators.

I self manage the rest.

Why is the refrigerator in a closet, and how does that correlate to the rest of the kitchen?

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.