I really do believe you have to start somewhere, whether the returns a big or small.

Hey @Dean Attali or @Matt Altrich,I'm starting to take a look at PM companies and came across M&M Property Pros.

We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. 

Are you able to start investing in your hometown instead?

House hacking is a great way to get started.

I'm looking to purchase my first rental property and have been searching for a deal that would generate positive cash flow based on my projections. However, finding properties that would cash flow with a 20-25% down p...

Even so I don't know if you will start learning about all the old building problems if your place is relatively new. 

I am in the process of starting my own fund, more than happy to connect and answer any of your questions.

And if you tank you first one, there will never be a portfolio.So my recommendation is to worry less about the year one cash flow (totally overrated as a decision-making factor, yet you have to start there), instead look at it more wholeistically, opt for a less complex deal, and buy the best quality real estate you can afford. 

Hi Chris,Start by networking through BiggerPockets, local real estate meetups, LinkedIn, and self-storage investor groups.