Debt is the undefeated champion over all empires and it's what causes financial ruin over a long period of time. 

“These properties are typically built in high-demand neighborhoods and attract renters by choice interested in mobility, flexibility and little maintenance.”Morin said the number of single-family, build-to-rent developments is expected to increase in Phoenix and around the country from both existing developers such as Christopher Todd, Nexmetro and BB Living and new companies entering the space, including Empire Group, Harvard Investments and El Dorado Holdings.

However, even if my real estate "empire" grows fantastically, I will be super cautious about giving up a steady paycheck, some minimal sick leave, and that crucial medical insurance before I reach Medicare and pension age. 

Almost any brokerage is a bad investment, except BRK, because the real estate parts the tiniest part of their empire.

Finally I am ready to get my loan to build my empire.

@Lisa Gauff a lot people abandon California in search of "better returns" but for SFR especially, Arizona and Nevada aren't that different from the less expensive places in California like the Central Valley and Inland Empire. 

The way you are going, I hope to read another post when you've finally reached that goal and decide to retire (or not, and continue to scale your empire).It was a huge advantage to start your journey while still young.

Lori Roberts at Empire West Title Agency in Scottsdale.

At the end of 2-3 years, you’ll have a dual degree on a discipline that will serve you beyond your imagination and have some valuable work experience and resources and relationships to build your empire.

Just take all that doubt and discouragement and use it to build your empire!