"I actually think renting a place will get me started"If you are talking about being a tenant yourself and operating a airbnb in your rental apartment don't hold your breath.

Seems 98% of them just want to take a picture holding a big key sign and promote their business on social media.

I would advise to hold off for now and save your money.

Maybe begin with a simple buy-and-hold single family home or do a house-hack.

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment in Stonewall.

If not holding any NMLS license, I would think twice.

This strategy aligns well with long-term hold and appreciation models.6.

So, a tenant can better tolerate small yearly increases rather than holding off and giving them a large increase further down the line.

In a buy and hold investment strategy for building wealth. having the first month vacant in a 10 year hold is a blip on the radar.Best of luck getting ready,  use the time that you are getting the funds available to look at deals.  

It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed.