I think that’s the ethical and smart way to grow your revenue.

You will both learn and experience so much from caring about your own property and as you grow you can always reconsider hiring a PM if you originally budgeted for it anyway.    

AI is on fire w many autonomous vehicle startup acquisitions), and big tech is still growing, which provides a floor on house prices. 

The high cash flow may be diminished by the age of the building and possibly more than expected repairs and replacements upfront and ongoing maintenance.    

With self-directed IRA the sky is the limit.Of course you must be aware of the IRS prohibited transactions and be sure to stay away from those:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...Selecting appropriate investment option depends on many different factors such as your age and investment horizon, your risk tolerance, investment experience, etc.

I don't really have a support system (hence i've been on my own since age 14) so I go out seeking opportunities on my own, and calling various people for advice. 

They can wipe people out at any age.

You will pay a slightly higher interest rate when purchasing as an LLC “commercial loan”, but it’s worth it especially if you plan to scale up and grow a portfolio.

Hey Kevin, well done on getting an early start in investing, real estate, and taking the world by storm at such a young age! 

Depending on market, many investors calculate about 8% vacancy (1 month), depending on age 5-7% for CapEx, etc.