For someone your age I strongly 2nd the advice @Brian Pleshek offered to reduce expenses and stockpile your cash.

I reccommend STRONGLY Evergreen to anyone looking for a great note or creative financing payment servicing deal !

I have a strong background in finance graduating with an MBA from Dayton and 7 years of experience, but I am starting a new career path in real estate.

Yardi published a September Rent Survey for multis and Sacramento leads year-over-year rental growth with 11.1%, followed by the Inland Empire and Seattle (both at 9.0%).While rent growth keeps decreasing, multifamily fundamentals remain strong.

I've got a unique project and hope for some feedback:A client of mine is trying to figure out what to do with some land in Loudonville Ohio (Ashland County OH) that is currently undergoing environmental remediation (undertaken by the previous owners).  

However, I strongly disagree with much of the rest of what you said.

STR Advertising - I don't do it - I allow Airbnb to get the clientele and have had no issues getting clients so far. 

I wonder if realtors search their client's title before agreeing to list on the MLS. 

The Mueller redevelopment has been a strong driver for property values in the area, and looks to continue that momentum with restaurants, Mueller's first bar, and the Alamo Drafthouse all being added either recently or in the near future. 

I have a cousin who lives in Lincoln Park...and I am becoming more and more interested in creative financing options such as the service you provide for my first investment (initially thought I'd definitely go conventional with strong credit score and ample savings).Please connect and stay in touch!