Real estate is a slow game, but over time, it can help you build significant wealth.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Review your game plan with property management prior to closing....this should cover it.

Platforms like BiggerPockets, local REI meetups, and Facebook groups can connect you with investors seeking opportunities.Joint Venture Partnerships: Consider partnering with a seasoned developer or investor who can provide the capital while you contribute your vision and operational effort.Hard Money Loans: If you’ve identified a property, some hard money lenders may fund the purchase and development based on the future value (ARV) of the project.Crowdfunding Platforms: Sites like Fundrise, Groundfloor, and RealtyMogul cater to real estate developments and could be a great way to gather capital.Seller Financing: If the land seller is open to it, negotiate terms to finance the purchase directly with them.2.

Even in high-cost markets, creative financing or partnering with experienced investors could help you get in the game.

Currently, I have a weekly check in with my current contractor, but alot of time it is a chasing game.

I'm fairly new in the industry as well, and most of the sources I've checked at first require a subscription (CoStar, WSJ), but I found this newsletter called Zeroflux Real Estate who consolidate real estate news from such sites.

I posted it on RentRedi who cross posts it on multiple sites including realtor and Zillow. 

A friend recommended this site to me and I am about halfway through their beginners guide book. 

The core principles in The Book on Rental Property Investing still hold up, but higher interest rates definitely change the game.