I know that's not a straight answer, but it does depend on your goals, price range, and risk tolerance.

Learn as much as you can, Find that first house/duplex where you can rent half out and you'll be miles ahead of the rest of us when we were 19.Travis

Will you still come out ahead?

Looking ahead, I see RE Investing as a life long thing that will grow with my increased financial stability.I've read the millionaire mind about 7 years ago which is what inspired me to get into real estate in the first place.

Congrats on the triplex as it's a nice place to fall into, and you're obviously already ahead of the rookies. :) I've also been listening for a few months and a 1-hour commute to work allows for quite a bit of listening an educating. 

You have a journey ahead of you but at least you are trying, unlike the other 99.9% of the population.Both meetings are worth attending.  

Here is the straight answer.I put all homes under contract with the SELLER as "Principal".I then sign a listing agreement with my SPECIAL realtor team to "Sell" my contract.

If I have a relationship with my investor buyer and we have done multiple deals together and he doesn't care how much I make as long as he getting the property at his price, then a straight assignment is fine.

As long rent compares with mortagage plays property in the good neighbourhood I would go ahead with Purchase

That said, seek ways to build relationships that get you ahead of the masses.