So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

I’d recommend starting with rental arbitrage to get your feet wet and generate some positive cash flow.While I haven’t personally done rental arbitrage, some of my employees have, and they found it to be profitable.However, as a long-term strategy, you’re essentially building your castle on someone else’s land.

First build a team, then build a empire. 

What is status of capex on the building?

Imagine making millions of dollars over the course of your career and then having to pay 30-50% every year to uncle sam instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they just buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.

I did condo conversions for 2 years in Columbus Ohio on buildings older than 1950.

@Sean DillonAt 18, you're in a prime position to start building wealth with low expenses and plenty of time to scale.

This is tax free. 

They don't require employment verification, income or tax returns.

. - The 13 unit I went in on has been almost 2 years and still hasn't had the framing inspection passed- All my taxes doubled on my rentals, so now my cash flow has plummeted. - I've had multiple vacancies, including one where the tenant left after a year and cost me $6k in turn costs.