There's something solid and reassuring about investing in properties that can provide steady income over time, even if they don't look like the biggest moneymakers on paper.In my real estate career, I've explored various avenues, from fix-and-flips to working with multi-family units and even considering out-of-state investments.

Rent Collection - Savings account, as soon as I collect rent, I like to put it in a savings account to start earning interest.

House hacking means getting a normal loan with 5% down, making sure you'll earn enough after costs, and looking for areas where it’s cheaper to start and renters are many.

This could actually slow their earning potential and hurt them in the long run.If you want to grow, focus on making and saving money.

But you can do just the same or even better raising truly organic produce without earning the "certified organic" label for marketing purposes.

Not earning a high income I have slowly invested in duplexes over the years.

I may have not started investing but I want to aim big in this career (realistic or not), while also having me-time and getting to use my wealth to do things I want at some point.I'm going to start as early as I can, so I can squeeze the most of out of real estate.

I’m in the same boat as you are with a safety net incase something happens in our career.

Most people know that George Washington began his business career as a surveyor; in fact he was selected as county surveyor at the age of 17.  

I had to take a break from my RE business because of my corporate career.