Exterior looks good, good curb appeal, have not seen inside yet because it's rented.

Condition of roofs, sewer lines, water lines, electrical lines & poles, curb appeal as to landscaping, exterior painting as well as interior painting.

If you can get a 4 unit and a basement, that would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.Personally, I am very bullish on New York and NYC itself.

I don't think it would offer a return, it might be nice yeah but it wouldn't boost your nightly rate especially if it is a vacation area. 

Then at 19, you might think of how a part time or summer job might boost your experience.

Curb appeal not to desirable, also close to railroad tracks.

BTW, my client just got an offer accepted for a SFR in Roseville (south of 80) 3 bed/1bath property built in the 50s clean, nice curb appeal with good roof and HVAC for mid 200s.

I started this when I was 22 and it has significantly boosted my net worth over the past few years, especially since I have been doing it as a live-in flip as well.

Not just money for a deposit but also money for unexpected repairs and vacancies.If you wanted to buy, a duplex is always a good start so you can get your feet wet, curb your living expenses and have something you can rent later when you're killing it financially.This is an awesome time for you to start research on areas and get connected with local people who are doing what you want to be doing.

Here is the average breakdown of Unemployment State-by-State with the additional $600 boost.