I’ve looked at airbnb rental options and there seems to be a lot, but would like some first hand knowledge from anyone if possible.

Most of the properties in the area are older than 1960s within that price range.I've very excited to be a property owner and landlord and I have to give a huge thanks to all the people in the community that have given advice on this forum to help educate individuals like me to help achieve our goals and I look forward to adding value when I gain credible experience.

@Andy Mirza - I really like the idea of putting your "to do" list into a Smartsheet; at my current job I also make myself a list of targets to achieve for the day and remove them as they are completed; I find this is very helpful in remaining productive and taking care of the important items that need to be completed!

My name is Jason Rice, I am 18 years old new to the REI scene and looking to connect with any new or seasoned investors in the Socal area to network, share ideas and learn as much as I can firsthand on the market.

Long term goals would be, if I end up liking real estate investing,  to have enough passive income from properties to be able to achieve financial independence by time I'm 35 (I'll be 26 when I graduate).I look forward to meeting and discussing other members on here!

You’ll need lots of money to achieve this goal.

I grew up during the Northridge quake and saw first-hand how some properties were total losses, while others were left completely unscathed.

Feel free to DM me :) Also, i recommend Meet up's and joining Facebook real estate groups, and meeting many people in the industry to learn first hand from people actually investing! 

One day SFR seems like the way to go, then I see multi family as an easier way to achieve more doors in a shorter span, then I see short term rentals as a way to have higher cash flow each month.

My first big question is which option do you see helping me achieve financial independence quicker?