Context: US citizens, newbies, one rental property under our novice belts, want to make great progress toward long term buy and hold strategy for eventual financial freedom to start our own school (we are passionate about education and our radical approaches to learning), some capital to work with every year, interested in US-based or international buy-and-hold SFR, Turnkey would be fine although we've done it without thanks to an amazing team (shout out to you @Jonna Weber).

I would definitely consider partnering with someone to get the first deal under your belt and this will also establish some positive mortgage payment history.  

Then, as you gain more experience and have a few deals under your belt, you can focus on attracting outside capital.

Are you a fan of Subject 2 and how many transactions do you have under your belt?  

But once you have mastered that one type, or at least have one under your belt be sure to move on.Also consider your goals, and your tolerance for risk/reward.

Every mid western or rust belt city has them and if not one 5 or more per city.. 

This BiggerPockets classic covers every single step in the process that will make you a black belt investor and a wealthy individual.

Then I'll have one deal under my belt already, I'll understand the process better and be a bit more comfortable.

I'm a new investor and about to have my first property under my belt.

I didn't even know a flipping mentor was a thing until I found BiggerPockets, and had multiple flips in multiple cities under my belt.