For funding, explore options like FHA loans, personal savings, or creative financing, and focus on New Jersey markets that align with your goals, such as Newark for rentals or commuter towns for house hacking.

Additionally, there's growing interest in cryptocurrency as an alternative asset class, though it comes with higher volatility and risk.

Additionally, your situation is a bit unique as it sounds like you may be living away from your primary residence more often than not, and as such, I also recommend you confirm with a lender whether this situation would qualify for this type of (primary residence) loan.

I'm interested in learning about rental property investment, looking to build a rental portfolio, exploring real estate investing to replace my income.

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

Once you’ve built some confidence and systems, you can start exploring additional markets.I personally focus on 2 markets that are about 20 mile radius.Make sure the market(s) you choose align with your investing goals, whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or both.

Remember your situation is unique so it's important to consult with a tax advisor or CPA to explore all available options and ensure compliance with tax regulations.Thanks!

It would be mainly rented to alumni, parents of students and people exploring the area by the University of Florida.  

Currently, I’m in full research and networking mode—learning, looking to connect with local investors, and exploring my first investment.

I’m exploring the idea of buying a vacation home near Yosemite, which I also plan to list on Airbnb.