It will be even harder as a young person with no life experience, and particularly no experience buying real estate. 

I just finished reading "Set for Life" by Scott Trench.

Maybe it's in my head but sometimes there are two LVP advertised online with the same thickness, but in real life one feels obviously thinner/thicker.

However, if your time is limited or you don’t want to deal with tenants directly, hiring a property manager can make your life much easier—just be sure to choose one with solid local experience.Are you currently house hacking in Chicago?

You start by mentioning your age... you'd need everything to go just right for the rest of your life to make, best case, $400 or less additional each month net cash flow. 

Today its difficult at 20-40% down to make something cash flow (in real life not on paper).

Personal testimonials and real-life experiences from satisfied tenants can build trust, enhance your property’s reputation, and generate interest in your vacancies.Outreach to a Broader Audience: While Buildium can automate your listing process, consider utilizing digital marketing beyond typical sites.

Kinda like life.

Mechanicals, roofs etc. can be towards the end of their useful life and pass inspection but then the cap ex can't be absorbed in many of these C/D neighborhoods.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.