Anything is possible, but being successful as an agent under 30 is incredibly hard, because clients usually don't pick agents that are much younger than they are.Always sail with the wind, it is easier.Getting into sales at a young age is a great idea, but I think you'll find it much easier (and make more money) doing something where your age is not in your way like flipping couches, washing driveways or selling lawn services.

If you're willing to live with roommates it'll likely be much easier to find options. 4-5 beds is usually ideal for offsetting the mortgage. 2) Know your local zoning codes and go down to the planning department if you can.

Having an experienced agent on your team before the rehab i think is very important because it is during the rehab when they can help add the most value by pointing you in the direction of what adds value to the sale, what finishes to choose and what to avoid, even what color paints are a good choice, insuring that your target sales price is not just realistic, but that it can actually appraise for that amount. 

I have just 2 doors and targeting to have 5 this year. 

@Timothy YangCosigning with family members can offer larger down payments and easier loan terms, but may limit future credit or access.

Once you fully understand what the regulations are that apply to your specific Housing Authority  it becomes much easier to be a Section 8, Landlord.

to get to the point, i would find an area likely to experience more demand and ensure the financials work out for both MTR & LTR's. i would ideally start out with a fourplex and depending how that goes, possibly scale from there. i do believe that it is more traditional to syndicate on larger properties so i am wondering if you know if it is possible to syndicate, starting off, for one fourplex or even one MTR condo. my gut feeling is to start with one beach-front condo in florida that requires $37,250 down . a new construction fourplex, however, i could finance with a USDA loan myself and not have to consider investors so that may make things easier, possibly.no airbnb's. maybe VRBO. two week minimum stay. only in areas very likely to have housing demand due to new factories being built.i own/run an STR right now and it is going well with only the occasional hiccup.

If you continue to house hack, I see no reason why you should sell the property.If you did a 1031 exchange, are you able to cashflow greater and/or target a better an area with higher appreciation rates? 

Most property owners that get into the start of foreclosure sell before it becomes REO...the internet makes it much easier for owners to sell instead of take the foreclosure route.

If you plan on flipping or LTR, target those investors.