My whole business is online currently, and over the last 5 years, I feel isolated.

They won't care you used your cash to pay down another loan.I will invest the cash you have and the cash flow from your properties in something safe (hopefully you can get ~1% interest) while you wait for your next deal.

Did you pick your targets by driving for dollars and then looking them up online? 

There are some great online screening services out there3.

What type of property would be best:I'd say start small only because you are still young, so perhaps intern with a really awesome wholesaler in your area or find one that is exceptional somewhere in the country and be their virtual assistant (scrubbing their lists or doing online marketing for them] What banks would be best to get a loan from should I need one:I won't worry about the banks just yet, focus on building your foundations and in the process, you'll get a good lender while on the journey to successBusiness and real estate books/ebooks I should read:MUST buy a hard copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad & buy the CashFlow board game [find a friend of yours who likes a challenge and play the CashFlow game with them-they might be a potential partner in your business in the nearest future] Pitfalls/rookie mistakes beginners make:Make a ton of mistakes!

We're a young family looking to buy a multi-unit (2-4) units anywhere in the triangle that is safe and ideally in a well defined neighborhood. 

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

Opening a separate account is very easy with online accounts such as Citi 360.

Get financing approved.Write a contract (can find a state contract online or make one!).