I was a bit in debt in my late teens and very early 20"s .

Unless a person invests in tough areas, one is no going to see high teens returns.

I like to see mid-teens or better CoC ROI, @Drew Shaw.

Since my students get that training as part of the program, and I use it to teach it, they get the software too.Back a number of years ago, when it was in its infancy (no, maybe its "teen years"), I was offered a large amount of money for it...but I was still developing it, and wanted to still be able to use it...and improve it. 

Average days on market is in the teens and the average sales price is over the list price in many counties.  

My CAP rates were in the mid to high teens, with consistent bank statements to prove it, as well as long term tenants, and no capital expenses needed.

I rent right now a townhouse (2 teen kids) which is again we all know the rent is insane.A few avenues I am looking into is house hacking to start (almost the only way to do it if you are on Long Island and even then it can be tough), remote investing (after I make solid connections), and entertaining other options like the following:I notice as I search more and more locally, there are lots of multi-family fixer-uppers in C areas half the price of the surrounding properties that could provide decent income (if rent is paid and not vacant).For example, property is 150K - all homes around it are 300K. 

Typically I like to see mid-teens or better.

Welp...14k on one car29k on the other25k in plastic4k in medicalLow interest on the cars, teens on the plastic, none on the medicalNet monthly income is about 10k (after taxes, health, dental, vision, 401k and FSA deductions).  

Of course, it won't work as well if you have kids....although a friend has kept his pre-teen kids sharing a room because he refuses to give up his workout room, lol!