This platform on Bigger Pockets is a great source of information where you can ask questions and also learn from other investor questions.

@Devin James  I'm straying from the question slightly, but personally if I was able to raise those funds, I would use it as a downpayment and get a loan for the rest. 

Hi Bobby, can you expand on your question a little bit, what do you mean by where to start?

Happy to connect and answer any questions you have.

What do you think of my essentially 7-word answer? "It's like selling pizza by the slice".  Too simple? Just right? How would have you answered? 

Last question, do you know where can I get the list for NJ/NY?

  :) Here are the local gatherings:MonthlyThe biggest event is the Augusta REIA (the second Thursday of each month) https://www.facebook.com/reiaofaugustaAnd the second biggest is the Bigger Pockets Meet up the 4thFriday of each month - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/christopher-oyenuga-53272302923There’s also Fit Investors Walk the 1st Saturday of each month at Savannah River Rapids https://www.facebook.com/groups/551851979899690Cashflow (the game based on Rich Dad, Poor Dad) the last Saturday of the month at 8:50am - 909 Walker St (The Auben Realty office)Weekly:Tuesdays: 8:30am, Ubora - 1128 Jones St, Augusta, GA 30901Thursdays: 6:30am, Sunrise Grill - 3830 Washington Rd #10, Augusta, GA 30907Thursdays: 4:30pm – Sole - 1033 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901Friday: 11:55am – BBQ Barn - 10298 Atomic Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841If you have any questions or if there's something I can help with, just let me know. :)

Current landlord questionnaire - we send the current landlord a couple questions about on-time payments, cleanliness, eviction status, etc.2.

Please provide your thoughts and questions on this sector, and i will be happy to answer your questions.  

Good questions to ask yourself - the why's??