What kind of deal do you recommend for a beginner with $10k?

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End goal: Accumulate enough revenue-producing assets (i.e. rentals) that I could quit my job (if I wanted to).

What kind of deal is practical for me to get into? If I can come up with $10k in cash and have good income and credit? I am curious to hear from seasoned veterans if you were starting over, with this situation, where would you start? And given I have no connections (as I'm starting out) deals are going to be less easy to come by as you.. so where would you start looking for your first deal? 

Thanks to any and all for your 2 cents.