If you need current income, I'd recommend another fix/flip.

Can anyone recommend hard money lenders who specialize in working with first-time investors?

I would like a book or program recommendations in order to learn how to purchase and manage the extended stay hotel.

As you go on your real estate journeySomething I would recommend for you is this website. https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

I’ve received multiple quotes from insurance companies (mainly I would obtain the quotes myself).

What I am trying to better understand is at what pointy that restaurant owner able to either delegate or reposition so he / she doesn’t have to the restaurant every day. do they need to obtain more restaurants or keep offering more to their current customers?

For starters, I recommend to begin with a single family home or if you are looking to start locally, do house hacking. 

I recommend checking Real Estate Events & Meetups here on BP as well!

I recommend Stessa to all my retail clients.  

I would also recommend seeing if there are any local realtors that you could do an internship with in your area?