Dont waste your time game-planning.

Real estate is a long term game once you understand that it gets easier my friend .

Love to hear your getting in the game at 21!

I'd like to get a few properties in my portfolio, continue to network and learn the game and then transition into finding, funding, rehabbing and closing my own deals. 

I also want high skin in the game, conservative leverage and reasonable fees.Open-door isn't a match for me (and an easy "no") because they don't have that type of experience.

There are so many plays to run in this game I don't have time to type them all. 

Yes, the more units you go up, generally the less players in the game so there is some advantage in purchase competition as you go up, but also more management scale and cap ex for someone who is new.3.

With strong rental demand near hospitals and colleges, plus California’s pro-ADU laws making approvals easier, this strategy can be a game-changer.

Considering traveling nurses/workers, as well as seasonal rental for ND home games (also a huge Fighting Irish family).

One tip is to start looking into meetups to connect with investors / others in the REI game (in person/online).