Now that I have the proven experience, and proven numbers of this working I want to leverage the experience I have in some way friends have recommended creating some form of course but I think I'm too green for that haha I need to buy a home for STR first before I contemplate that.

Any transaction done with little or no equity contribution is most probably (there may be a few exceptions) in danger of “blowing up” from over leverage and insufficient equity cushion.  

I'm just gradually deleveraging, this next time by likely buying all in cash, and continuing to not lever my properties until cap rates are lower than interest rates... unless I can get cheap and low leverage debt through assumption.

He does 65% leverage maybe 70% but doesn't matter how low purchase price is. 

Some sleep better at night with zero debt, while others love to use leverage and are willing to take on more risk.Community banks right now will go with 80% LTV.

@Guenevere F.When I started in rental property investing, I found it crucial to set clear goals, leverage existing skills, and focus on scaling gradually.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

You might also be able to leverage its equity to keep both investments working for you.

Leveraging equity and planning your next move with strategic financing is an excellent way to build your portfolio.

Great points from @Doug Smith and some I will be leveraging in my own work.We do some "pitching" of startups to landlords and while not a 1:1 comparison we generally also leverage the credibility of the team or consultants that the startup is using to mitigate their risk.