I work a 40 hr/ week job remotely and have solid savings to build a team and start investing as soon as I am established.

Obliviously, I will not be renewing the lease but must give a 30 day notice, per VA regulations. 

Build a sample deal package, take it to lenders, get preliminary approval and establish a relationship.

How soon is too soon to look for agents on these forums to establish a relationship for something that is going to happen in reality closer to 2022? 

If you search public platforms for opportunities to invest, you will find mostly 506c offerings and they will come with those restrictions.Conversely, a 506b will not allow the syndicator to advertise publicly, but will allow them to accept accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors as long as proper conditions are met and prior relationship between sponsor and investor is established before an investment is made.Due to the restrictions related to public solicitation, you won't see those kind of offerings advertised out in the open.

I also understand that certain areas have short-term regulations (specifically Palm Springs).

Getting to know a City takes time - neighborhoods, people to work with, local regulations and so much more.

Maybe Louisianais easier going but if it's an interstate you still have to abide by federal regulations.

Each year when I sit down to establish my goals I define the qty of units I want to purchase and the qty of units I want to pay off. 

And because as long as "Intent" is the standard there can be no prescriptive period established.