I purchased a single family to rent out the rooms and it sent my finical plan completely off course because I was not as ready as I previously thought.

Be honest with yourself about whether you’re ready to prioritize your education and growth.4.

I do not want fixer-uppers, only properties ready to Long-term rent.

If you have 10% vacancy that means every month your have 2 units that need make ready and rented. 

Investors who establish scalable systems, secure diversified sources of capital, and streamline project execution will be better positioned for long-term success in an increasingly competitive market.For those ready to move beyond individual deals and build a high-volume distressed property business, the focus should be on operational efficiency, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.

If you’re ready to dive in after high school, go for it!

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

It sounds like you're really ready to dedicate time and energy into educating yourself about possible investments and I love that.

I took too long to get my property rent-ready, which led to a significant loss of potential revenue.

Everything time a property owner has turnover they have costs for releasing, vacancy, painting, cleaning, make ready, etc.