It's fantastic you decided to jump in.. have you mapped out your first property analysis yet?

Hi @Noah Bacon, trying to decide what PM software is best for us to track our investments.

He decided to switch to a finance degree with the goal of financial advising and real estate investing. 

What you need to learn in your 20s is how professional business works, how to manage people and projects, how to run an organization and how to sell ideas and concepts.

@Ken Latchers how do you manage the security deposit?

An duplex (main floor + basement suite) would be a great choice and you can decide if you will be living at the main floor or the basement.

Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

As an owner you're allowed to manage your own properties.  

Wealth in real estate is usually, though not always, made by buying and holding properties, and the passage of time. 3) Consider working for a property manager or real estate investor in the summers as an intern.

Who knows, but what I do know is that they will be cash flow cows when I decide to exit so that helps mitigate that risk.