My last option here is I could move out at lease expiry and get an apartment by myself until I could find a 2-4 unit place, but I feel like that's a bit of a gambling option.To re-cap, my plan is:1) Search for a duplex/triplex/fourplex and hopefully find something before March 1st2) If no clear path/deal in place by March 1st, continue to search for duplex/triplex/fourplex as well as a single family house3) Worst case scenario I could get a 1 bedroom apartment by myself (I really don't want to do this and want to start my real estate journey).I'd like to hear some feedback regarding how financially sound this would be and what factors I should consider when going this route.

If you are not able to run your own numbers, you are gambling not investing.

keep in mind most investor on BP of course like to regurgitate this mantra" I am a cash flow investor  Appreciation is gambling "  LOL  not sure who coined that term but it sure is prevalent on this site. the stuff I am funding for others rents are more in the 700 to 900 range.. from what I can see..  

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/...

I've been so immersed in off market deals and making my own offers with my own Purchase Agreement, that this MLS deal with realtors seems to simple.

I am looking to become a property scout for local agents as I want to invest my time learning and being immersed in the real estate world.

Now I had just had a newborn at the time and quitting and betting it all on that career path was not something I wanted to gamble on my family's financial future.

I'd just work on building my credit, getting a good W2 job, and reading House Hacking by Craig Curelop.However, if it were me, and I was 18 with the goal of becoming a real estate millionaire and financially free by the age of 25.... then I'd get 2 jobs (preferably jobs that interact with the public and increase people skills), reduce all of my spending, save as much as I could, read all of these books twice, listen to all the BiggerPockets podcasts, watch all of the free webinars, read blog posts, watch youtube videos, go to local meet ups , network and immerse myself into the world of real estate.

Frankly, I see everyone who owns a rental in California just gambling with their future.

Despite the fact that I have read a great deal about the market over the past few months and have already solidified a wonderful agent and property manager there, I am eager to put some boots to the ground and immerse myself into all the city and neighboring communties have to offer.