As a investment property lender we saw a lot of success with flips but an even bigger jump in BRRRR success with borrowers holding as long term and short term rentals. 

The short version: save money while educating yourself on how to invest in real estate wisely, buy an investment property, learn how to manage it well while educating yourself on how to manage it better, save money . . . rinse and repeat.You don't mention where you are (education, income, experience, etc.) or where you want to go, so I can't tell you how to get there.

@Adam Newman Like @Matthew Drouin says, a gift would be ideal, but short of that, do you have someone that could "invest" in this house hack with you?

Our project management kept everything on schedule, making the property highly attractive to buyers.

The location is ideal, as it’s situated in a neighborhood that permits short-term rentals (STRs), making it a great investment opportunity.

Our first accepted offer was a 320 unit deal that we contracted, put up non-refundable (yeah, I know) earnest money, and thought we had our financing and money in place to do the deal.  2 weeks before closing a major (several million) partner pulled out leaving us short of the funds needed to close. 

The only issue I had with his programs is how short a time the coaching programs are. 

I think the area is short on larger (4-5 Bedroom) homes that can really accomodate a whole family.  

It's usually someone with a high W2 income buying a primary then doing Mid-Term or Short-Term Rentals with an ADU. 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...Short-Term Rental Loans: What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up?