Which option is best to start with for beginners

[Tavaris Little]

Ok I'm at the point now where I'm tired of reading and watching videos about investing and feel like I need to do something. I already feel that I'm so far behind with REI at my age of 31. So, I really want to invest in a duplex or another multi-unit but I don't want to live in it. I also have thought about maybe a live in flip with a SFH. I'm trying to do this with using the least amount of my own money (which isn't much) as possible. I want to start out renting and then eventually get into flipping but need help deciding the best way to get in using the least amount of my own money. I have found plenty of properties in the upstate SC area but with me not jumping in all of the other experienced investors with money are snatching them up. I just want to get my first one so I can keep it going. Any suggestions???