In your situation, I'd be making sure anything you buy doesn't directly affect your educational processes, but always remember, it's a business, and any business needs attention - even your Property manager will require a portion of your time (maybe 30-60 minutes per month) - answering emails regarding maintenance, querying invoices, etc!

I am super excited to learn more about real estate in order to make educated decisions in the future.Best regards,Jason

When I first started out, I used to do out of state investments (i still have a out of state rental), but personally, I felt I was so detached form my investment, my education was fairly limited (nothing wrong with that if you want hands off), but if you're wanting to start a property management company, I would be hands on It's not easy starting up a business being hands off.

Most are broke and not yet educated.  

Most can't name them, they are usually in Chapter One in a formal real estate educational setting.

I am starting to educate myself towards real estate investing but it's my first year after graduation, that's why we are still renting.

Professional financial planners and advisors will cover this fundamental in the first five minutes.Good luck!

Of course, before you do anything with a self directed account, talk to a good tax advisor.

I paid for my own college education.  

I'm not overwhelmed anymore, largely because of two things. 1) education; reading and podcasts have really cleared things up for me.2) find a niche; there are plenty of investment strategies (just like Brandon outlined in the webinar- I attended as well; great stuff).