Very different from a typical insurance company. 

I'm biased toward investing in syndications since my company Endurus Capital is a syndicator.

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

To be successful as a real estate investor in any form - except maybe purchasing the Vanguard REIT index fund - an investor needs education, knowledge and understanding of real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance.  

Only companies that have a written agreement with the three bureaus can report lates. 

There are a couple of companies out there that will let you do a cash out refinance with no income!

If house hacking has been successfully executed, have you considered exploring a new house hack opportunity and converting your primary residence into a rental? 

Airbnb is a company so the only way to buy one would be to own stock in the company. 

“Mitchel, you’re setting yourself up for success early—props to you for diving into multifamily while balancing school, baseball, and your upcoming career with EY.

Your strong foundation in the stock market and tech background positions you well for success in real estate investing.