Real estate is slower to get into so I would first look to switch job wise and see if you can get a a higher paying attorney job.

One of the other factors that kept me from pulling the trigger is that the city has never passed any real STR regulation.

If you're intending to invest in a particular niche as a real estate investor, it's best to study that niche including the local supply and demand in your area before taking action. 

Hi @Eric JohnsonAs you bein your real estate investing journey I would suggest that you assemble your team of pros around you (like the avengers) AKA Your Core 41.

A revocable trust offers excellent estate planning benefits but provides limited liability protection and no tax advantages, while irrevocable trusts provide stronger protection but less flexibility.

I've been in real estate for 18 years, am a licensed Realtor and have owned several rental and flip properties in Texas & Hawaii.

Get out and meet some other investors at meetups and that will help you curate what some of those ideas would be like in real life, with the input of others who have done it.

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

I am kind of new to real estate investing as I got lucky the first two times but now I am looking to invest quite a bit more money and I am slightly terrified. 

Have heard some PMC's allegedly offer other agents a ridiculously small amount like $200.