What level of experience does an investor need in order to raise $250k or $1M?

My experience shows whole-unit rentals to families or solo professionals cut vacancy rates and simplify management over room-by-room.For faster occupancy and stability, try my hybrid co-hosting model: we market listings to insurance and corporate housing partners for mid-term stays (months to a year), boosting rent from $2,300/month to $7,300/month.

I would focus on systemizing property management as much as possible so adding more units becomes easier over time.If your goal is to buy one property a year, then stick to your pace.

The caveat is my mortgage is $3,100/mo and the comps in my area are renting ~$2,800/mo, so it's not going to cashflow, especially when accounting for management, vacancy, maintenance, etc. 

You can also buy the Lease package from BiggerPockets located under MANAGE PROPERTIES.I recommend tailoring your lease, but I wouldn't get too excited about it until you have some experience. 

Have you looked in finding a short term property manager?

The goal should always be to create real, meaningful value in every interaction.In the realm of residential property management, this value comes in many forms.

Access to these,  I do not believe requires a license, but it is in the thousands of dollars for access at the level you need.

Find a partner who has money to invest with and find & manage the deal (sweat equity).

You have tax benefits through depreciation and you are gaining experience via property management.