Its awesome to see that you're jumping into the real estate investing world so early!  

It is possible that a lender won't need 6 months in this world...but I obviously cannot speak for every lender here. 

It is a complicated real estate market and a more complicated world which requires more creative and intelligent thinking to move ahead.

She is, small world! 

I’m brand new to the real estate investing world and I’m excited to be here.

Then the testing, which is very difficult..... even if someone jumps through these hoops, then you've got the most difficult business in the world to operate.....

. - sometimes almost comical, if it would not be so serious.A great inspector is professionally trained in this field (not as a contractors), uses software and has a systematic approach to evaluate a home, identifies all problems correctly, but can also explain the real world consequences and not refer for everything to "further evaluation by a qualified contractor".

Initially we are focusing on learning about buy and hold rental investing strategies (Single Family/House Hacking).Any words of advice for a young couple that is starting out in the real estate investing world?

Most rookies find it difficult to find a deal good enough to flip let alone one with more room for a middle man.If you were attracted to the wholesaling world because you read it is easy and you can make great income without money or credit, it’s a lie.

Welcome to the investing world.