What are the snares or harder things to navigate that aren't so obvious when starting?

@ Nandish Parmar Rent to Retirement has a lot of resources for investors that are just starting out. 

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

I would not start another STR there. 

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Want to start practicing analyzing multifamily deals.

Like for student rental it is a must to take on 10 or 11 month lease and making sure house rented back for next year before the September term starts.

As a broker who’s talked to a lot of lenders, I really appreciate the ones who take the time to explain things clearly and manage expectations right from the start.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I'm currently looking to build my social media presence to start connecting with real estate investors, which hopefully leads to having committed investors willing to invest capital in a property with me.