They have people invested in individual properties, especially students. 

Any questions you have throughout the process.

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

I had found some regulations about VA guidelines and it speaks about recent separations and states that anyone who has recently seperated and doesn't have the needed 2 years job security can still be processed but underwrites will use their best judgement and will have flexibility.

Any recommendation on a good QI who can help me though the process?

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.

I'm excited to join this group of like-minded individuals passionate about real estate investing. 

Given my lack of experience in accurately assessing the additional costs and potential risks of investing in an AE zone, I felt it was best to step back and refine my evaluation process before taking on something like this.Thanks again for your input!

Once you have a PM put it on market for rent your friend is more then welcome to go through the process with them.

I negotiated by being honest and transparent about every step in the process.