My goal is to reach financial freedom young so that I can enjoy this life to the fullest, and give my loved ones everything they have missed out on.

During my studies, I learned a lot about building design, materials, and project management, and now I’m looking forward to starting my career in the construction industry.In my free time, I enjoy working on small renovation projects, learning about modern architecture, and spending time outdoors. 

That said, a lot of people genuinely enjoy it because it doesn’t feel like work to them, and they get to see the tax benefits and long-term growth potential.

At the start of your journey, it's often better to learn numerous, broad-ranging perspectives rather than one single person's approach (once you learn numerous perspectives/approaches, then you can better decide what specific approach to specialize in--and at that point, you might want to find a mentor that specializes in that area).There's a decent chance that in a year or two from now, you'll have a whole new perspective on REI than you do today, and a whole new gameplan based on what you learn...So, between studying up on REI, informal conversations with numerous investors, and college, by time you're in your early or mid-20s, you'll likely have a MUCH better sense of who you are, and what you're trying to accomplish than you do right now--and THAT'S when you'll be in a better spot to find a mentor who matches your unique traits.As you study up on REI and learn in college, keep in mind: you can learn a LOT through studying/books/school, but, at the end of the day, EXPERIENCE is what will actually show you what you're good at, and what you enjoy.

My wife and I have enjoyed over 30 MTR stays in the past 48 months, most of them for 1-3 months.I agree completely with both your "Worth the investment" and your "Not worth splurging on" lists, with the possible exception of "Premium cookware!"

Enjoyed reading about your experiences and story.

I've found it very easy to use and helping with keeping everything organized.Might be worth you looking into if you want access to something that's affordable and has lots of features that I've really liked, and more - especially if you’re unhappy with some of the tools or processes you’re using today with managing your properties which it sounds like you might be.Happy to answer any questions on it, I’ve really enjoyed it.

I really enjoy construction, but a few months ago I started exploring real estate because I want to invest my time and money into something that offers the potential for passive income.I’ve done a lot of research, and the strategies that interest me most are Subject-To, Seller Financing, and the BRRRR Method.

Enjoy, along with leftover turkey.  

I’m also based in the Houston area and really enjoy seeing other investors getting started on their BRRRR journey.