I am ok with the delayed gratification to get my foot in the door.

It's almost 2600 sq foot and I am currently single and mostly Work From Home, I think the house is too big for me right now.

About 13-5K on a 2 bathroom 1300-1600 sq foot house.The average trench-less is approx half that price. 

Start looking at and analyzing real estate (in the asset class you will be buying): the easiest will be a condo, then a SFH, then Duplex etc  (decide what you like and then know it : how much is it selling for, price per square foot for fixer, or finished home etc ) Figure out retail market: then go after anything that is 15% to 20% discounted.

@Michael Baum Hey Michael, a legal ADU qualifies as a “Homestay” and is therefore not subject to the 400 foot rule.

You can do a comparison of price per square foot.

Do you have a primary residence that will get your foot into the door of real estate and help you learn the game of investing and all that is encompasses?

That gets your foot in the door at least.

Both of these scenarios you've presented would be a great way to get a foot in the door.Good luck!

It included a 2,400 square foot home, completely remodeled including new windows, floors, appliances, septic system and more as well as 2 out buildings.