I would first focus on what my goals are and I would focus on what my strategy is going to be to achieve that goal and make sure I knew that crystal clear and I knew how I was going to achieve that meaning the strategy and what types of properties which are the tactics are going to help you get thereJust because somebody says this area is a great area or a hot market does not necessarily mean it’s a hot market for you based on your goals and based on your strategy it could actually be something that makes you go bankrupt if you have different goals then this market providesSlow down to speed up And educate yourself as much as possible before you do anything

I'm hoping real estate can help achieve financial independence and I'm willing to work on it.

. :) I find surrounding myself with those who are where I want to be or who have have achieved a higher level of success, keeps the hunger alive. 

Many investors when they are looking for something, they forget they need to atleast make an effort to share who are they and what's the current situation and what they want to achieve.

Do you think it's going to build a business that creates greater success than can already be achieved with a traditional property management company?

If it was me in the situation, I would focus on building my own wealth and achieving my own goals. 

Some investors still have unrealistic expectations, expecting returns that were achievable before COVID-19 hit, or even higher.

As far as the financials: 1% or 2% rule is hard to achieve as a pure rental, but to live in and rent out rooms/house hack it can be achieved. 

Scheduling can get complicated to achieve this, so we typically ask our residents to give us their availability and try to schedule all showings within a couple of time frames. 

But I’m having trouble mapping out goals and plans that seem achievable I’m learning this on my own so far and would appreciate some advice I’ve always been a hands on learner