My thing is that I may use it for my first home then possible rent it.

Hi Jason,I have always liked things very simplified so I have always tried to automate decisions wherever possible from buying to rehab to renting.I read E-Myth Revisited and it helped me start thinking in terms of systems.I don't have profit sharing with my project manager.

At some point in the future, if the appliances need to be replaced, you can find used (1 to 2 years old) updated SS appliances that can enhance the look of the kitchen that will not break the bank.

The bird dog isn't breaking any laws, these are myths or misunderstand of the way laws read.  

Check out the E-Myth.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/common-myths-keeping-you-from-maximizing-retirement-income-rutkowski

Rich Man Poor Man and E-Myth are highly recommended on BP Podcast.  

I keep hearing about the miracle morning so after i finish reading the 80/20 principle and the E myth revisited ill have to pick it up along with the 4 hour work week and The millionaire investor. 

There's a myth floating around there that putting up a single-member LLC will get you more tax benefits.  

Right now you really want to focus on enhancing your human capital ( and college) but along the way, like summers and down time, I would really read all you can on real estate strategies (be it flips or buy and holds) and even think about some hands on work if you have access (relatives in the industry, summer jobs, etc) to an opportunity (even as a laborer on a crew)..