Back 60 years ago the rental industry's rules were very much different from today for my grandpa. 2 generations later,  now im learning to own property with its success in mind.

Are you looking to do long-term buy and hold or want to start with generating capital like wholesaling or fix and flip? 

However, it won’t generate rental income like a duplex or multi-family property.

I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.

While there are some very real educators out there, there are a lot more people pedaling education as lead generator for the educators own business ventures.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

@Nick Burrell recommend you start looking for "deals" that you can sell to other investors.This will force you to learn how to find them AND evaluate them.You'll generate commissions you can accumulate to start flipping.

I aim to generate leads and spread awareness that a property is for sale.

That sounds amazing, I hope your investments generate massive value!  

I am local to Gainesville, there is a monthly bigger pockets meet up with some awesome individuals that lead it.