The train for us is moving on, so my goal is not to build an empire, but a great nest egg. 

I've noticed some slow down in areas like Palmdale and parts of the Inland Empire.

That's going to be a nice empire you'll be building here, Wayne.

I’m currently investing in land and building vacation homes in Playa Venao, Panama - happy to share details or tips with anyone interested!

At 19, most people (myself included) just don't have enough experience to fully know what their style / skills / interests / goals are (but, don't worry, most people start figuring that out through their 20s as they gain more experience).Ten years from now, you could be flipping residential homes, developing commercial real estate, operating STRs, investing in land, consulting on triple net deals, or any number of the other real estate niches...but, at your age, you may not yet have the experience to know which of the many REI niches best suits your skills/interests/goals/etc.

@Sean Hennessy I suggest looking at Myrtle Beach and its inland neighbor Conway, SC. 

And by the time you get it all straigtened out, the tenant quit the job and it all changes again.There are certainly people out there who have built real estate empires with Section 8 and are killing it.

The US dollar's value (a reflection of the strength of the empire) is in dramatic decline. 10% this year - and 97% since the debasement from the gold standard. 

Lawmakers never imagined a future where everyday investors could run a vacation rental empire from their phones through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

Michael, sounds like you're off to a solid start working in land acquisition and looking into MHPs near your hometown is a smart move.