I thought about real estate was i was your age but never goat around to doing anything until much much later.

I would never tell anyone to go at it blind.

Now, I put the receipt in the correct category within a few days of when I get it, so I'm ready to go at tax time.If you know you will need some new tools or equipment to finish the work, keep your eyes peeled for sales, especially here on Labor Day weekend.  

I ordered the books recommended above post to learn before I go at it again.

@Scott Jensen sound like a 401k is the way to go at the moment I have no intentions to use the plan to invest in real estate.

The judge does have the effect of which way to go.  At

But I'm figuring it out as I go at this point. 

I think at the end of the day it's going to come down to what kind of learner you are and what value you see in accelerating your path.Some like to go at their own pace and dig in on their own (as it seems you've done with SFH).

Not everything will go at once . ( Unless the gods hate you ) EVERY house you will look at , things will have to be replaced at 1 point in time .

What is the best way to go at this ?