New investor, would like to research where to start

[Mark Abdelmessih]

I've been saving up for the longest time to be able to buy my first property and was able to save up about 20k, my annual income is about 50k a year. Investing in the state I live in currently is out of the question. It's too expensive and getting financing with DSCR loans are pretty much the only way I can acquire any real estate without my income, although I would have to put down Atleast 20-25% it's too expensive. I don't want to raise the 25% down from family or friends either. Where would you start out with all the information given. I would of course plan a trip visit the area speak with contractors and agents to get a good idea if this area is investable.