If you don't own a primary residence I'd start there.

How long ago did you start? 

Kid in college and one starting to drive   blah blah blah.I'm sure there are numerous places to cut money for sure. 

Breaking it down by room can make the process a lot easier.There are also some great pre-made checklists in Airbnb host groups and forums if you need a starting point.

Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: I started doing some lending last year......Bridge loans.

Quote from @Anne Christensen: I'm just starting my real estate adventure, but I do rent my basement on my primary home. 

another issue it is about 18 months wait to get a Cabin started due to high demand for builder.  

You have started your journey in the right place.

Start by analyzing cash flow and market demand for each property to decide which one to rent out.

@Andy Ptak when jumping into the industry you have a few choices:1) Start at the bottom2) Leverage your experience to convince someone to give you a chance3) Decide between:--- Big companies who will usually start you at the bottom--- Small companies that will more like to a chance on hiring you for an above entry level position.