@Rolayne Taylor Starting with one rental in 2019 is an excellent foundation!

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamThanks, Sam!

Consistent cash flow: Reliable income to build wealth.Less stress: Stable tenants and well-maintained properties mean fewer headaches.Long-term appreciation: Steady growth over time.Resilience: Weathers market downturns better.Ami I chasing "shiny objects" or building a solid foundation?

SFHs are a great starting point, but small multifamily properties (like duplexes or triplexes) could also work well given your financial foundation.

Both Indianapolis and Louisville are excellent markets to consider—affordable entry points, landlord-friendly laws, and steady rental demand.Since your background is in data science and analytics, you already have a strong foundation for analyzing deals.

Have her look into the AARP foundation.  

I am definitely juggling a lot, laying the foundation to eventual financial freedom is fighting tooth and nail for every inch.

Over time, as you gain more experience and capital, you can consider expanding into multifamily properties once you've built up a solid foundation in real estate investing. 

This is the foundation of why LaPlante Real Estate is based in portfolio management and property management... my personal portfolio started in 2009 and I find the majority tends to be Section 8.