<prompt> Human: -recent college grad, no kids-no debts, except to family which I will take care of asap-no 401K through employer at least for the first year-Interested in real estate. Would be nice to eventually collect rent checks wo having to work-approximately 500 in bank account-I rent my apartment and my car is really old, but paid offNeed help and ideas with how to investsave. My ultimate goal is to be able to have enough money to quit my jobwork limited hours as soon as I can. and perhaps start my own businessenjoy life.Thanks!  <response>: Would be nice to eventually collect rent checks wo having to workRental real estate is not hands off. You need to screen tenants, perform maintenance, etc. Plus, theres no guarantee that youll even pull a profit.Rental real estate should be considered a second job. approximately 500 in bank accountStart with saving up 6 months worth of expenses in a savings account as an emergency fund no 401K through employer at least for the first yearAfter you have an emergency fund, fund a Roth IRA up to the max and then contribute to your companys 401k. If the 401k plan offers a match, contribute enough to get that before contributing to a Roth IRA. Need help and ideas with how to investsave. My ultimate goal is to be able to have enough money to quit my jobwork limited hours as soon as I can. and perhaps start my own businessenjoy life.rfinancialindependence 