But I guess I'm not sure what content to go for that will explain to me what I need to know before making any investment, the different types of investments, how hiring people works, If I should go work for someone who is already an investor, and if I do I'm not even sure what they would even need or if investors even hire anyone who's new.

Is there a difference in rates or process?  

After you hire the VA, you have to train them.

Through that process he held off on filling the units.

If you listen to the episode, you will have a better understanding of the 1031 process and what you can/cannot do. 

@Dan BarthI would hire a professional to test air quality.

Jan 25 hired local contractor.

During that call ask them what would be the best process to follow when you get a property under contract to send them the earnest money deposit and paperwork.

At least if I want to outsource the process , I can invest indirectly to mortgage note fund.

These 2 are not the same.From the website examples shown,  you can clearly see they have both types of credibility covered.3) Understand the process, understand the contracts, and practice looking and sounding confident and knowledgeable.Now you are ready to open your doors and have prospects discover you.Without this, you are wasting your time and effort,  looking for leads.There is more to this but those are the basics for starting.