Then I would have worked my career, let compounding take over, and probably cruised from there. 

I thought the same thing until I realized that NNN won't have the same appreciation that multifamily does since the rental rates won't compound the same unless there are annual rent increases built in instead of 5 year increases!

Plus, the earlier you start, the wealthier you will likely be in the end due to compounding interest.Now, this doesn't mean you need to put your entire life on hold to invest but it might be smart to push out some of those big life events until you've reached a certain goal. 

There will be no fees, no continuing costs, just compounding interest.  

The power of compounding is working in your favor!

You will have equity over $ 1 Million.This is why real estate is one of the best investments you don’t have to quit your job, you do not need any special degree, or skills.Now imagine, if were able to purchase 2-10 properties over the next 10 years, what would your financial situation look like.Real estate is the Magic formula that helps you get massive compounding and consistent returns over the long term with the help of debt leverage.9 Be prepared for problems.Investing real estate has several challenges, problems, headaches such as your tenant not paying your rent for few months or trashing your place.

Or I could buy some land and do a personalized "compound" The compound would be more of a passion project with a higher level of time and commitment.

Compound that with my near perfect credit, low dti %, stabil/high income career I've been in for 3+ years, I'd have to be insane to default on this property in this area.

Say you put that 10k in and made 7% per year for 5 years and compounded it each year that equate to a 7% IRR for those 5 years precluded that your 10k was returned to you at the end of the period.

Talk about compounding the issue... 203k lender is making you use certified contractors.