Brand new to this field. Stragety suggestions?

[Hillary Fox]

My name is Hillary Fox.

I work a 8-4 job as a nurse manager. I dream of becoming a real estate investor and am partnering with a friend with the goal of having our first property in 2019.

My question is what type of investment strategy works best for someone who is brand new and working full time? We plan to manage our first few properties by ourselves. Is buying a single family home best or multi family home? We may flip houses in the future, but not currently.

I appreciate any advice. Thank you!