@Darius KellarI would add:Always pay your bills on time and never ever be late- this will boost your credit score which is essential for loan qualifications.Live well within your means- drive a car used car that is paid off, live for free with your parents as long as you can, don't go out to the club and drop cash on food and drinks.Safe as much as your income, living situation and bills allow.Use this time to make a solid plan for your real estate investment journey. 

Once we get to talking about the subject of real estate knowledge is the biggest boost for me.

My advice, do not be influenced by fear mongering.

Do not allow fear of the boogie man influence your operations.

I've heard that they are few and far in between and that they can influence the outcome of a deal in a big way. 

How can you possibly value add or influence an IRR outcome when you cant even vote?

Money Down - Brandon TurnerHow to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale CarnegieNever Split the Difference - Chris VossThere are lots of great book suggestions in the forums.

Cash distributions from my experience have come quarterly which is a nice boost in those months.  

Housing can be influenced by their labor and business decisions.

If your company does a match, that is also an instant boost to your starting capitalization.If your plan offers a Roth component, you should seriously look at that.