Which is why you may want to consider starting in multifamily and convert them to airbnbs which is what I did for a while.Best of luck to you. 

My husband leans toward paying it off which will eventually provide passive income for re-investing.

The market will eventually correct the price. 

Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

I just want to be involved and learn more so I could achieve more eventually.

I have a commitment to invest in rental properties, meet professionals  & eventually meet potential business partners!

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.

But they have an escalation clause every year to eventually put them above market.

Not all of them, but eventually, they will!