My parents are willing to gift me the 100k so I can buy a property that we’ll own as a family, and possibly rent out.

great thinking ahead. if you are graduating college and have the funds you can technically buy the 4 plex once you have a job in area you are looking. school is qualifies as 2 year work history. also good to have reserves.keep in mind you can get a gift for the down payment from family or close relative.

Another thing is what's the easiest way to get connected with the real estate industry?

Another thing is what's the easiest way to get connected with the real estate industry?

I received a property from my parent as a gift.

Or just look at it as a gift that the tenants helped you with removal of old fixtures!  

I think you should not look the gift horse in the mouth.good luck

Coordinate the light fixture and shower bar, either make those nickel/chrome (easiest) or change the shower head and handle and sink faucet to bronze (more expensive but coordinates better with tile).Bathroom 2 I would probably redo.

One of the easiest is just a simple ready reserve on your checking account.

The game is changing, and we're getting into more "realistic" times ahead....whereas the past was a gift, so to speak.