None of these programs contains magic.   

Yes back when we started buying Avery was in grad school at night and we both had jobs.

Look for a location with low crime, then look for the neighborhoods with the best schools.

If you are going to school, I'm not sure you'd be making enough money to qualify for a mortgage.Prices in London are nuts and the real estate system in Scotland is not in the buyer's favour as they do sealed bids.I got started in grad school, but had my parents co-sign a loan (for which I made all of the payments and I had the down payment). 

Go find some of the best older neighborhoods for location, schools, etc.  

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $275,000About this homeBeautiful 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom condo in the convenient location of Rowland Heights, close to bus stop, supermarket, schools, shopping centers etc. newer counter top in kitchen and bathroom. 2 parking spaces and storage room.

IMHO the key is having an agent on the buy side who understands the process and can make some magic happen for you. 

For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

Similarly, 73170 is in a growing area with good schools and strong community appeal, making it attractive for both renters and families looking to buy.

However, our target demographic—families with elementary school children—is unlikely to rent a property with a pool.My proposed solution was for them to buy two (or three) investment properties today that match our target demographic's housing requirements.