You'll also get bombarded with solicitations for 'hot leads' and 'done for you marketing'... these shiny objects don't always pan out and you should be cautious when considering anything that makes lead generation seem 'easy'.Tons more to consider as you get started.

You should set aside 10 - 30 minutes every month to monitor what is happening with your property.

They find homes, sell it to the investors, set up a lease with them with a set cash flow, and then lease rooms on behalf of their investors (100% turnkey during the lease, and free property management.

Maybe consider build-to-rent properties?

In exchange I was hoping this could be a learning opportunity to help pave the way and set me on the right track for when the time comes after high school to purchase my first investment property and start the snowball.

Was considering putting my listing on Booking.com but I'm honestly terrified now to integrate another platform. 

Might be a good idea to check the building codes in your area and see if this is an item that has been set down in law.

What expectations were set up front?

I stuck with my small business for a few years, which allowed me to re invest my profits for my real estate into more deals.If you can't, then it may be worth it to take a leave, but before you do, set yourself up to succeed.

Minor tweaks to the assumptions can cause wild variations in the calculated returns.The proforma is NOT God.If one steps backs and considers the notion any of us have a solid accurate idea what the world national local economy or interest rates or the real estate market in general will be like in 5 to 10 to 15 years are a heck of a lot smarter than I.