So I am new to the Real Estate world but I took the first (and biggest) step and am under contract for my first STR closing early November! 

I have always ran my own biz in the health/wellness world and made decent money.

So I am new to the Real Estate world but I took the first (and biggest) step and am under contract for my first STR closing early November!

I am looking to become a property scout for local agents as I want to invest my time learning and being immersed in the real estate world.

You cannot become a world class boxer if you are afraid of getting punched in the face.

Or find a condo or townhome (lower price point) that you purchase and then you can rent out the rooms by college towns (assuming you don't want to live there and can just rent out all rooms, you can start potentially cash flowing and building equity.)If I were you I would first start speaking with a lender who can help you figure out what you need to get into property and at what price point, that will help you narrow your scope and timeline in a world of REI which can be overwhelming if you are not focused in the right place for you.Good Luck!

Why put money in retirement accounts when you are already successful in the GREATEST WEALTH BUILDING TOOL IN THE WORLD... smh.

After college, I decided to enter the world of audit at an accounting firm.

After college, I decided to enter the world of audit at an accounting firm.

You've got to be well capitalized in the commercial world to cover holding costs (and TI allowances).