This is certainly a good indicator that, at 17, you should really be focusing on the traditional priorities of young people.

My strategy is buy-and-hold rental single-family homes (though opportunistically multi-families) focusing on cash flow and cash on cash returns.I'm from the Jackson, MS metro area, but I'm based abroad for work.

Hi Matt, I've been doing SF Residential, but I want to focus on MF Apartment investing as my niche now 

You mention some big expenses coming up soon so maybe you should focus on saving up for those.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

@Eduardo Palma We host a meetup on the 3rd Monday of the month that is focused on multifamily investing at Sully's House, 1501 N Dayton.

@Connor Burke on paper those numbers look pretty good (assuming you're focusing on good cash flow), but have you considered things like the quality of the neighborhood.

Let me explain.My focus when I started out was "Cheap" Cash Flow Positive properties. 

Focus on the logistics of actually doing the fix and flip or hold.

My focus right now anyways is small multi-families.