ya that's basically mission impossible under the scenario you outlined.There is a lady I know from Oregon and this was her and her moms experince.They bought a duplex  ran that for a few years sold and bought a 4 plex ran that for some years then they were able to buy a 8 unit  then next step was a 20 unit. 

I work from home and have a flexible schedule so I have been spending as much time the past two weeks learning as much as I can by watching BiggerPockets on YouTube.

Hello everyone, I need help with getting a good deal.I am a new in Real estate investment and working on my first investment property.I have educated myself by reading many books from Biggerpockets and I have watched several videos/podcasts.I have been approved by a lender for a conventional $300K loan. 

Quote from @Ashley Madalone: If your market is predominately male buyers, I'd consider the man cave, but my market is predominately female so I wouldn't consider it.But I have built 'She-Sheds' that the women just love, especially Tack Rooms for the horse ladies.

Instead of watching TV and your phone for 6+ hours per day, get a second job and earn money with that time.

I have a phone number and name of a lady and email but she said the investors don’t have a company name. 

Although in Canada it was/is the Ensuite room. and even here on Biggerpockets one lady got on about how she is lobbying in the state of Indiana to have the term Landlord removed from the vernacular and replace with  ( Housing Provider)  the thought being Landlord denotes Lord of the land and superiority over the tenant I guess is the point. 

starting out I use excel, as I grew I used quickbooks but there are many other programs out there that can track this for you.Regarding left on mortgage, I just left that with the lender and the digital statements but many times that is like watching the grass grow - especially if its a 30 year mortgage...

I watched a YouTube video recently(my watch history was off, smh) and I accidentally backed out of the screen and lost the clip. 

Listen to podcasts, watch YouTube videos, find others in similar boat and meet regularly online to discuss.