They should be able to send you deal flow, guide you in choosing the right properties based on your goals, and tell you which ones to skip.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

For the purchasing process itself, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and attorneys can help guide you efficiently through transactions, reducing the amount of time you need to spend.Starting with simpler investments like single-family homes or small multifamily units can also help.

Plenty of people here are willing to help and guide you.I recommend you attend REI Central and the CHS Circle in October.

There are a ton of free guides and videos with instructions.

They can guide you through the specific zoning laws and regulations for each city you’re considering.

I would use the self-reported credit score and income as an initial guide, but definitely get an actual credit report and verify income with employer. 

FinCEN’s Small Entity Compliance Guide walks small businesses through the requirements in plain language.

I'll be happy to help if you'd like to connect, send me a connection request and I can guide you thru the process

Gave that context as I have that as experience to guide me this time.