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

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.

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

However Property tax's some of the lowest in the coutnry and property maintenance same thing if you buy a stucco home with a tile roof.No real major weather threats like many markets  IE hail storms wind storms etc.. can get windy but thats common.. 

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

And then 1031ing into something else early 2025.My Real Estate only CPA advised against 1031ing this year.TY!

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.

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

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