Any advice, tips, or examples of how you’ve handled this would be greatly appreciated!

Capital raising lead generation tools, email templates, automations, and automated processes.

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

I'd use an approved underlayment.Pro Tip: If it's cheap, it's not good.....at least spend in the moderate range.

I do currently rent out a condo, fully furnished on furnished finders, and that has gone smoothly.Any tips, advice, etc accepted! 

You also have to be super detail-oriented, focused on continuous improvement regarding the property and guest experience, very in-touch with what it's like to be a guest at the property (and a cleaner of it as well), and focused on technological tools and opportunities. 

Any tips on finding reliable professionals in my area?

My husband was able to consolidate and re-finance the debt after we executed the deal but this was only possible because we bought a VERY modest property of 70k as a learning tool to really see what buying a home in CR would be like. 

Airdna is a good resource and tool, but I wouldn't rely solely on that platform for data.

A tip would be knowing The number of doors you qualify for from a lender, And then looking at financial statements from places a little smaller and a little bigger.