There are hundreds if not thousands out there, but there are many by Bigger Pockets that are excellent for newer investors.

Local bank or local credit union.Develop your local relationships.

@Drew Sygit had an excellent response regarding property class.

Another tool that is really excellent for this is Pricelabs.

The resources and books you mentioned, like the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide and The Book On Rental Property Investing, sound like excellent starting points.Prioritizing financial stability and eliminating debt is crucial, and I agree that a solid financial foundation is key to successful investing.

We learn to build relationships with people and companies.

The relationship is straightforward and you don't need to know much else legally.

Consider structuring your investment through an LLC for liability protection and tax flexibility.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Since we’re in the early stages, do you have any tips on building meaningful relationships with lenders or private investors for future projects?

Building relationships with them early is key.For tenant communication and rent collection, tools like Buildium or Avail can make life easier.