I'm a beginner as well, but have been reading this site enough to see the recommended (over and over) approach is to leverage your presumably un-tied-down youth to move every 2 years, each time using 3.5% down payments to buy multifamily buildings / house hacks. 

@Jaxin Pierce I definitely recommend looking at turnkey properties for starters.

This community is full of knowledgeable investors who are eager to share insights and experiences to help you on your journey.To make the most of this platform, I recommend asking very specific, detailed questions.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend that a family with 3 kiddos go out an buy an STR but since you already own it and have it furnished, its a pretty easy trial.

It's a low barrier to entry and a good option for you, I would highly and I mean highly recommend you focus on location.

Those of us who have build investment assets, businesses, professional practices, etc. understand how much time, effort, planning and capital it takes to “scale”.  

Then, for example if you don’t provide a fridge (which we recommend you do not), you will deduct the amount for the fridge as well.

I have a few I can recommend.

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

I'm not sure that I would recommend switching them in and out of your name.