I'd say the Bigger Pockets forums are one of the best places to explore how to put your money to work in RE. 

Generally, you'll need to put a fair amount of money into the lot prior to building the home.

What is a good and or acceptable amount of money to have saved up before buying your first rental property I'm aware this can vary depending on the state/area but is there a rule of thumbThank you ahead of time 

Earning a living in real estate is difficult, which is why nearly 90% of all agents let their license go within two years.

Don't send money to them outside of closing. 

More importantly... by paying yourself from your rental income, you are converting passive income into earned income, subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes.

My realtor linked me up with a lender and we applied for the VA loan for a 0 money down loan and we got into it for 3.875 APR, 30 year fixed for a total of $242, 548.

I can bring money and boots on the ground.

I asked Hostaway about this and they said it's better to have one bank account where all the money is going into, such as my business bank account.

We obtained private money, a fix and flip loan, bought the house, completely rehabbed both sides , and then refied it.