Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

The terms may be more favorable, if you are just starting out a bank maybe nervous to do 3 at once, therefore their perceived risk will likely be reflected in less favorable terms.     

Start connecting with local investors or attend meetups. it’s one of the best ways to learn and get insight.

I'm currently looking for a CPA and tax expert to help me get started with my first rental property.

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

If you haven’t already, start saving for major capital expenditures.

One thing I wish I knew starting out was the true overhead of running a RE business it can be pricey if you don't run your numbers right.

Consider starting small by house hacking a single-family home, renting out rooms, or adding an ADU if possible.

🏡 Hello, would love to hear from you, just bought a property and starting demo to do a fix/flip, but I'm really not good with choosing tiles, fixture and colors, can you help me?

It’s really amazing to see you getting started in real estate at such a young age and Out-of-state multifamily investments are a great way to begin.