Everything I read says house-hacking is a fantastic first step. 

There's absolutely no traffic sound in the patio (which falls on the rear side) but if someone wan't to roll up the window facing 95, that is beyond my control. 

Position yourself with available cash - a credit line, partners, better with rich relatives.there are many ways to create cash flow - controlling real estate using creative financing, pro-active expired, post auctions, pre-auction pre foreclosures - delayed settlements, use of skinny contracts. referral networks, estates, land and lots and making many non-committal offers, violations and housing court.

@Robin Morales we're basically neighbors, it really depends on what you are looking for in that space, it got a lot harder with statewide rent control for multifamily because a lot of units are just so far below market rent, the older cities tend to have more stock, and some of it has been pretty well preserved, Redlands/ Loma Linda, Downtown Riverside, and Corona.

Daly City is great, no local rent control (yet.)House hack. 2-4 units.

Fantastic!

Be kind but in control. 

I have sold through Naca I would think they would have realtor referrals for you.. but in my case I think the buyer is free to work with whomever.. in my deals there was no realtor they bought direct from me the seller.PS its a fantastic program for borrowers.. as long as you plan on staying the 10 years and your good with giving back.

This agreement does not prevent you from making a passive investment in any publicly traded securities so long as such investment does not confer upon you or any entity that controls you, is controlled by you, or is under your common control of 5% or more of the outstanding securities of any such entity as described above.

You are making a fantastic choice starting so early.