This is all assuming you can buy them at sufficient discount (often pennies on the dollar, which you can in these type of neighborhoods, usually from those distressed remote landlords that don't know how to run this model) to make it economically feasible to fix them up just enough to get you to your exit.

Because you are asking this question, you have a head start.As you move forward in your degree pursuit, the cost will never be less than it is today.I suggest getting as much education as you can in college and even a post Graduate program.

I'm trying to set myself up for success as much as I can in the meantime while I'm getting my savings together.

However I’m trying not to FOMO in while keeping a level head and learning as much as I can in the mean time.

I don't care what breeds/sizes they are. 

(such folks are called syndicators... the highest breed of individuals who are pretty much very smart.. and know if deal makes sense or doesn't... these are the folks that are also connected with other people...... these are the folks who you want to also get in touch with and stay connected.... )  Note however.. that sometimes... relying on other folks to be the ones to give you money... just for you having your boots on the ground.... indeed can be very difficult journey... but believe me there are passionate folks out there who like to analyze deals, but do not have trustworthy individuals with boots on the ground... and looking for some sort of mutual relationship in their journey towards financial freedom..You see... it's all about the value that you provide... to others.. and reasoning as to why they should be associated with you...

Save as much cash as you can in the meantime. 

Hi Kyle,I have similar goals to you, just starting as a REI, going head first into multi-family and looking to learn as much as I possibly can in a condensed manner.

There is a sense of entitlement saturating our country and everyone and their brother feels it is their right to have an aggressive breed as a member of the family.

Lending attorneys are a rare breed, and you’ll likely only hear the same few names.