While Experian won't start building a credit profile for you until you actually turn 18, other credit bureaus such as TransUnion will create a credit profile for you as long as you're over 16.If you join the military, look into the VA loan, as well as any grants or subsidies offered by whatever state you are buying in both for first time home buyers, and for military veterans. 

So I’m 21 years old and in the navy and just passed my one year mark of joining.

We doubt they're going to join some rent strike movement.

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Also, join a local real estate investor club.

Here's my quick brainstormHow I would find a mentor:1)Attending a local real estate clubs2)Attend real estate investment focused educational classes (not get rich quick road shows)3) Look up and research real estate records, news articles etc. of local real estate investors4) Work for a real estate office/broker/agent who invests or works with investors5) Join & volunteer at social service organizations, charities etc that known investors in the area belong.

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I didn't have to cut or join the countertops.

The social distancing rules we are to follow make it difficult, but this is a great time to join online meetups and webinar.