It sounds like you are just getting started."

I’d appreciate any guidance or tips to get started on the right path.

I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without. 

Meaning walking the home, seeing what needs to be done to get rent ready and completely managing it from start to finish?

He provided great guidance and support while I was starting out in the "private capital" space which has allowed me to achieve financials prosperity in just 4 short years. 

I started with two remodeling projects and have since completed three new construction projects.

While I fully invest remotely these days, I wouldn't start new in REI in a remote market until learning the ropes in my local market.

I paid the first $5K but started having second thoughts because of high vacancy rates in the area.

We currently accept rent from tenants using a variety of 3rd party apps-Cashapp, Venmo, Zelle but are moving away from accepting payments in our individual names and want to start accepting payments directly to the LLC/business accounts, but LLC accounts do not accept Zelle and there is a fee for using business accounts on Venmo.