That is were everyone has told me to start and is the most logical option for people our age.

Listen to Gary Vaynerchuk talk about the value of age and long term focus on one goal. 

The age of the property shouldn't make or break a deal but definitely something to consider when deciding what type of rental portfolio you'd like to build.

Hi @Max Schieble welcome to BP and congratulations for starting at an early age!

To quote @James WiseLandlord from Hellhttps://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/news/200-police-fire/60714-late-rent-prompts-eviction-by-invasionTenets from Hellhttps://www.cleveland19.com/2019/08/26/multiple-cleveland-families-evicted-building-apartment-tenants-call-move-controversial/Hard to believe in this day and age, especially in CA, the landlord would just gather up a  "posse" and physically throw someone out.   

This can of course vary 5% either way depending on owner paid utilities, services offered, age of the building, etc. 

At your age, just get some base hits under your belt, focus on your education. 

Age of furnace/boiler?

What I am basically trying to get to is where is a good starting point for someone my age that is very ambitious?

@Brian H.Some of the questions you're asking are heavily dependent on your facts, circumstances and goals and should be directed to your CPA and/or financial advisor.You didn't state whether or not you're married or single or your age...