First Investment Property

[Misael Carlos Vera]

I'm a real estate investor looking for my first buy and hold property. I just graduated college and am working my full time job. I am aggressively saving to meet the 20-25% down + closing fees + rehab. All in all, I'm saving for at least 30k. But I'm seeing that it will take me over a year to reach that goal.

Is there any way I can expedite this saving process or even get my first property without much cash in? I know about subject 2 and seller financing but are there more ways?

Thank you everyone for the community support!

P.s. house hacking isn't an option bc I live in New York and a 3.5% down payment + closing costs is around 40k in New York. Furthermore, my job may relocate me within the year.