would you focus on one specific type?

Keep a laser focus, keep learning, and you'll be golden.Best of luck!

However, if I didn't really have anything to lose, I would be trying ANY method/strategy to start and see where it goes.For now, I'm focused on building relationships with real estate agents, lenders, etc so I can enlist their expertise when I am ready.

Forrest, I would also pick a primary focus of equity growth or cash flow (of course try to maximize both). 

If you focus on less expensive properties with lower rents (ie Independence) you will have great returns but more headaches with the tenants and turnover.

At this point I’m focusing on education and my finances as I work a full time job as a registered nurse (9-530 M-F) and want to be smart about this. 

I'm 28 years old, unmarried, and happy to work full time, but I see and believe in the power of financial freedom through real estate. 

I would at turn over endevour to take all carpet out and replace with hard surface flooring.. also depending on the size of the company and man power it could be hard to get instant communications.running rentals or running PM's is not a set it and forget it thing. you have to be diligently engaged

@Kyle Kierpaul,Your numbers are pretty on point (HOI maybe a little low) but I would focus on the neighborhood and the structure of the home.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.