@David AndersonBeing able to defer the gain from putting it into a Qualified opportunity zone is not as simple as buying a property within the zone.Regarding finding the designated tracts, you can likely type into google "<insert county/state> qualified opportunity zone tracks"You likely want to work a tax professional who specializes in qualified opportunity zones to make sure you are following the book.Some of the steps include1) Funding the entity with capital gains within 180 days2) Self-designation as a QOF3) buying a property within a Qualified opportunity zone4) Rehab the property for atleast the cost of the building5) satisfy periodic asset testing6) satisfy holding period requirement7) etc etc etc

I would also try to self manage to save 10%.

THOSE are leads.So Your first step is prepare your self for when you DO get a lead.

We self-manage all our units.One other thought.... condos and town homes pretty much imply HOA fees... those can really cut into your profits relative to a similar sized property that is not under an HOA.  

What are some of the best self discipline books out there?

For example, if you're self-employed, you have to pay self-employment taxes on all of your income. 

Do keep in mind if they plan to make money they will need to “self manage” but if they just want to subsides costs they can use evolve turnkey vacassa etc or a local.

Welcome to self-managing rental units :) I'd be interested to know what quality of area this is in, A?

Now, I don't know what your overall goals are or what you're planning on doing after high school.... whether you're going to college, pursuing another career, or would like to get into real estate full time... so I'm going to give you the overly in-depth answer that I wish I could have told my 18 year old self. 

In order to be eligible, you must be self-employed (e.g. providing goods and/or services through your personal effort), reporting self-employment activity on your taxes (e.g.