That said there are some nuances and requirements to property implement interest tracing so ensure you talk to your tax professional ahead of time and keep the funds movement as clean as possible. 

Being able to A/B test MTR at the same time would allow you to know if you can convert the STR to MTR if you ever want to move out and keep the property.As for the net negative house hacks - I always like to remind people that shy away from a deal because they aren't making money that they are usually still coming out ahead if they are spending the same or less than they would on rent.Great last point.

Playing sports isn't forever and I know a 9-5 isn't for me, I am very much desiring to get ahead and learn how to build wealth from all those smarter than me! 

Thanks for everyone’s suggestions I guess I am a bit ahead of the times.

So, it is something to be wary of with the liklihood of choppy financial waters ahead. 4.

Rent control on MF and if prop 33 passes (last polling I saw had it ahead) it could apply to all housing.  

If you look at Australia and the UK, these integrated services models have been taking off and in general, those two counties remain ahead of the US in professional services evolution! 

This isn't to discourage you but to prepare you for the journey ahead.

You are honestly way ahead of the pack already simply by being willing to start learning about this topic in your early 20s.

It seems like I need to check further away from the DMV area.My feelings are if you want “cash flow” you should buy a bond (I really like the tips rate right now) there is next to no reason to buy real estate for cash flow, if you are going to buy you should buy with appreciation in mind, which is not to say that’s the route I’d go, I’ve been liquidating properties to put in stocks and money market funds over the last few years and u just did the math and I’ve come out well ahead, but just to say there are arguments for stocks/bonds, there are arguments for levered appreciation, but the cap rates pretty much anywhere aren’t worth it vs an inflation protected bond, especially since a 3/rd of inflation is real estate anywhere, you could get “cash flow” and inflation protection much easier through a tips.