With government funding gone and hospitals back to normal capacity, the industry has contracted a lot and the gold rush is over but the industry is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Than, with portfolio operating at capacity, that's when look at VA side of things and doing the primary-hop.

If you're looking at a 1-4 unit property you'll be using noncommercial financing and the income of the property can be used to qualify as income toward the mortgage as well, but my understanding is they still want to see at least some time (2 years I've heard) of management experience.Many people when getting started partner with someone in some capacity, whether it's signing on the loan to fulfill these requirements or partnering on the deal all together

See if you can work for a successful investor in your area in some capacity so that you can learn on the job.

However, the most likely legal liability comes from car wrecks in our personal capacity.

You need to know what your financial capacity is, and it doesn't take a Realtor referral to walk in and talk to your local bank.

Before you pay anyone, go through all the free content on BiggerPockets and the web.I would also strongly suggest going to a few meetings at your local REIA and networking.Offer to add value in some capacity (bird-dogging, running errands, etc) for those with experience in exchange for them letting you tag along on a project.

First, you can use an attorney in this capacity.

Two quick questions:- How has your capacity to raise capital grown over time? 

I don't think STR's will exist in the same capacity as they do now in Sedona.