The RTR team wanted us to invest in real estate and most importantly to see us be successful long term.

NOI Underwriting Methodology: NRI and EGI, real estate taxes, operating expense underwriting rules of thumb, replacement reserves, appraiser’s impact on lender underwriting, expense comps, etc.10. 

Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

Happy to discuss this further on what might make the most sense for your end goal.If you are renting right now and starting your path in real estate investing, as said above, I really do like the house hacking strategy for your situation.

I typically only charge for real damage to walls.

I have always been surrounded by real estate and real estate investing since I was little.

I'm curious and would like to learn what’s working right now in real-world situations.What strategies or systems have you put in place (or should have put in place) that actually work. 

REAL Estate in any form takes capital.. don't let anyone tell you different 

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

Quote from @Malcolm Brown: My real estate agent provides listings (multi family homes).