My first purchase was a duplex in Austin, TX for $435k (110k down) with $3,200 month rent.  I bought this remote and had some serious learning lessons.  I have since moved to Austin and purchased a primary residence.  I just got pre approved and have been looking in the Austin market again but have recently realized that Austin may be too hot for what my goals are.  I have started searching on Roofstock.  I like the platform and how remote purchases can be more carefree.  I see myself either focusing on cash flowing SFRs all over the country as they come up or making a larger move for a remote apartment complex (8+ units).  

I am looking for a mentor or someone who has done this before that can give some advice.  My short term, long term goal is $5,000 month net rental income.  The duplex cash flows almost nothing with the increasement of this years property tax.

Ideally, I would like an affordable cash flowing apartment complex but would also be open to purchasing ample amounts of SFRs.  What routes do people suggest or have done themselves?