I have integrated a couple of other platforms and had to do the exact same steps when it came to being able to receive payments online.

I too, have looked seriously into the many, many, online Real Estate Guru’s that are offering one on one training.

While these vendors are typically reputable and skilled, you might not get the best price compared to shopping around directly.

Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

i noticed though that the strategies you proposed are very different... an STR is a hospitality business and syndication is (in theory) at least somewhat passive.my main tip in getting started is not to rush into anything. 

A property manager that can assist with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance, and run an online ledger for us to track expenses.

Louis, Memphis, and Birmingham offer a good balance of affordability and rental demand, while online platforms, auctions, and networking with local agents can help you find undervalued properties.

and some guidance from the FTC is here: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advic...Simple solution - DON'T.

Pro tip - Home Depot has a tile from Ivy Hill that looks exactly like Zellige for a fraction of the cost.

Write a book about it, utilize paid internet ads to drive book sales, follow on with YouTube videos, webinars, blog casts, on line tutorials, and sell a few one on one coaching sessions.4.