My problem is, since I graduated college last year, I have been working as a 1099 independent contractor.

I would get a couple of opinions on that from independent, unbiased sources.

unless you are independently wealthy, borrow as much as you can for as long as you cab with the lowest down payments you can.d. don't buy properties that are total wrecks or in bad, crime ridden neighborhoods.e. 

If you were an independent contractor, on the other hand, you could write those expenses. 

After perusing countless YouTube videos over the years on personal finance, financial independence, and real estate investing, I decided that it's finally time to take action towards my real estate journey.

Hi James,I am new to investing as well, mainly focusing in the Independence area. 

Most of their field employees seem to be independant contractors.

Two member, you should just buy independently unless either of the two are true:1) Prices are wildly different due to health or age.

From an audit perspective, I vaguely recall you just need to have justification for sales price and stuff. 

Consider the fact that signing a lease with each of the 4 tenants separately and independently will be very time consuming, and will likely put you in a position where you will be expected to mediate disputes between tenants.