In terms of market, I went out of state early in my career.

For context, professionally Stocks and Options is my career course and comfort zone.

Hello,I’m a new college who made a goal to buy my first rental property by the time i’m 25 (which would be in 2 years) and am starting my career as a commercial real estate broker in Grand Rapids, MI.

I recommend Jim Pfeifer's Left Field Investors.

You are basically mid career and looking at non passive means.  

A bad first project for a new investor can mean the end of his or her REI career. 

Doesn’t matter if they’re in left field; doesn’t matter if they’re about to throw $40k they don’t have down the drain; doesn’t matter that they’re about to send an already shaky marriage into crisis mold; no, they want a “warm and fuzzy”, an “atta boy”, told they’re headed for wealth and success, even if it’s a total lie.So it struck me - THIS is what the guru’s sell.

You seem pretty educated in the field and can likely point out of a deal is good or not given the market conditions. 

If you want to be a career landlord, find a landlord attorney who specializes in property management operations.

It's great to see fellow veterans taking the plunge into this exciting field.