The other good news is you ca use the rents of the other units as income to qualify so you can essentially qualify for a higher home price.That sets up your next investment property as you move out its now a 2-4 unit with multiple doors bringing in more income. 

Managing Own Properties: You can manage properties you own without a real estate license.

Currently I'm listening to "ABCs of Real Estate Investing" and I've subscribed to the BiggerPockets podcast. 

I'm 23 years old and plan to use real estate for my retirement, but that's in the distant future.My question is whether it's better to pay off the mortgage as quickly as possible or to buy a rental property as soon as possible.My thoughts are that if I pay off my home, I'll have security and more money each month to invest, as I won't have to make mortgage or rent payments.

Finding private money lenders out side of that takes time as you need to build your relationship with them so that they know, like and trust you AND they know you have experience in real estate.

My Landscape company is an S Corp so I am familiar with that business structure, but I just don't know the best way to structure a real estate company.

Real Estate is not an emotional business but rather a numbers game.

What are the best websites that monitor trends in populations and real estate for USA?

I'm looking to transition into the world of property mgmt.I just passed my real estate exam, and now it's time to find a broker to hang my license with.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.