@Grant Nielsen1.) interview multiple lenders, only those experts in multi-family transactions, and understand their first time buyer offerings.

@Kayla Lyon yeah, so you understand where I am and how everything is new and trying to figure your way out.

But if it's more passive, those benefits may be limited.I’d definitely talk with a lender who understands investment strategies — I just helped a client who bought their primary home first, which made it easier to qualify for their investment purchase later.

I have also watched many different youtube channels on real estate but i still feel like from an investor standpoint i don't understand real estate and i am considering taking a real estate license course just so i can understand real estate more.

You really should talk to an attorney to prepare contracts for you. you should also learn about contract law so that you understand what you are signing. 

Quote from @Travis Biziorek: I would highly recommend searching the BP forums.The search functionality leaves much to be desired, but if you dig with different keywords are them and their company you will find plenty of reviews.I'll leave it at that.I understand and its what I thought.

Using a HELOC to fund your first STR can work well if you keep a close eye on cash flow and reserves.Since you want to build a team and eventually scale, focus early on connecting with reliable contractors, property managers, and lenders who understand STRs.

Also, I understand that you can rent by the room house hacking a single family home, but how likely is that?

That’s awesome you’re branching into STRs — especially with your background in commercial development, you’re already way ahead in understanding the fundamentals.

@Harrison BeckhamRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location/neighborhoods to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?