Requesting some guidance from expert investors please read

[Ariel Langumas]

I just turned 22yrs old in August and I'm currently staying near Raleigh. I've bought a couple books which I've read about Real Estate Investing, and I was hoping I could take a bit of someone's time to ask some questions or pick their brain.

So, with my job, all my expenses are basically paid and I'm able to save $4,000-5,000 each month after my "expenses" and I really want to put this extra money to good use. I do not have any debt at the moment and I'm not including bonuses/raises. I'm single and I do not plan on getting married anytime soon.

I'm planning on joining the Local REIA meetings this upcoming week and sitting in the meetings after work to learn and hopefully network with other investors, PMs, Lenders and Real estate agents that could form a positive/lucrative relationship with me and help me achieve my goals.

My long-term goal: I would like to have a few multifamily properties to my name by the age of 30 and I would like to use these 8 years ahead of me wisely.

Short-term goal: Own a 6–8-unit multifamily property with stable cashflow.

If anybody would drop any helpful commentary, please do so - thank you.