I know this question will come off as quite nebulous, but I am going to ask anyways!

I think I am stuck in analysis paralysis regarding going in on my first real estate investment. I was very interested in multi-family from a scalability standpoint to get into the game, but now I am studying more on STR's on the coast. It seems very profitable and also something that I can get into with lower capital with a partner. When you guys and gals started out, how much cash on hand did you have available, specifically anyone that has invested during the pandemic. At this point, I am overthinking it and could use some brains that have been there, done that!

As always, thanks for the support BP community!