I have roughly $20k saved up to get started, but I'm still figuring out the best place to begin.

Evaluate your savings, income, and outgoings; moreover, educate yourself about mortgage alternatives and programs that help with a down payment.

I know a lot of people use Avail but consulting with a local real estate attorney is never a bad idea.

I think at some point if you are the main component to the success, separating yourself or putting yourself in a position to be more advantaged solo is a good idea if calculated in a good way. 

I like Relay and use it for 2 businesses, my Real Estate is under US Bank, but we will move it to Relay when I get more time.They allow 18 Checking Accounts 2 Savings Accounts, you can pay via CHeck or ACH from their bill pay feature for free too

Looking for ideas and inspiration.

No idea how to deal with the 2021 originated underlying mortgage loan with the owner's share of the current principal due of $200,000.

You can do the work at cost so you are invariably saving money, compared to us who can't swing a hammer, on all of your projects.

Start saving as much as you can.

They can save you a lot of time and money!