The sheer amount of topics and knowledge can be overwhelming so If anyone can narrow my search I would be extremely grateful.Some topics I know I need more info are:- VA Loan approval process- Living in Quad plex for 1 year then buying another investment property to move into.

I live in the New Jersey /New York area and prices continue to climb and they do not look like they are falling any time soon.

SD is an extremely desirable place to live and for the right price I'm sure you'd have a lot of tenants very interested. 25% of utilities sounds logical. 

I'm located near Dallas and I'm ready to start my REI investment journey, preferably starting here in Dallas since it's where I live.

We rent the house that we live in.

It currently covers all my living expenses, and when I move out would flow roughly $650 for me.

This property is in a great area for me in North Arlington (great schools, stones throw away from a huge community park, and close to I30), and the plan is to live in it for a year or so before renting it out (I’m sure I’ll be picking your brains when the time comes!). 

I have a few videos on my social media about NYC's love/hate relationship with cellars & basements. 

If you already own it and it was a personal residence that you don't want to sell providing you live somewhere in the area, have an interest and understanding of your local rental laws and aren't in California (the laws) or Florida (the possibility of assessments) then self management is a possibility. 

Yes, you're scaling now but more importantly, you can truly stop trading time for money and and start living your life on your on terms while building generational wealth for your family.