I know this is a complete different path than what I have been striving for these past couple years but as I chase down financial freedom, I know that REI is the way to go.

Some people say it's good to go commercial right from the beginning.

Time is a consideration, as well as the potential to go over limit on capital gains if do the major repairs.

Yes I am planning to go there in a few weeks.

To your bottom right type in your desired zip code and pick which one you're interested in.

What is the best way to go? 

Bud, There are many ways to go about this .

Sorry to be so blunt, but I don't want you to go in blindly...and you would be.  

You can set occupancy limit's and a person is an occupant no matter what age.Your occupancy limit per size apartment must be consistent and not exceed city code standards.I like quite buildings my units are desirable enough that a single occupant can still afford a 1 br. and I limit my 2br units to 2 people.. 

Sheriff's were called out and essentially, we were told that we would need to go through the eviction process, even though they essentially broke into the home, furnished it, turned on utilities, and established themselves as tenants by trespassing.