@Darryl JacksonHow much you need can depend on many factors , the purchase price of the home , the rehab costs etc.Also if you are going to pay all cash or leverage ( hard money or private money loans etc ) If you don’t own your own home I’d suggest doing a live in flip or house hack as you can take advantage of low money down loans like an FHA loan for 3.5%Many people have used this as a way to start out and gain equity that they then use for other deals .It’s possible to do deals without your own money if you do a joint venture type deal but could be hard to find someone to partner without experience, might have to give up more than half the profit but still better than no deal .

I know that joint ventures are another way of investing private capital with other investors and living off of the returns. 

Eventually I'll gradually move along to Fix & Flip, moving into Buy and Hold any many other REI ventures. 

Maybe you can be the money gal in someone's next deal.Become a money lender.Seed money for a venture you would be more passionate about.If you are worried about the future economy or are at a point where you want to reduce your risk, use the equity to pay off other debt, maybe even your primary residence. 

Yes you get the college experience and there are some useful courses that possibly could help you In your real estate ventures but myself and many others who have incurred large amounts of student loan debt in the process honestly have to question whether it was worth it.

You can do joint ventures, lease options and more.

We are going to look at a joint venture to build multifamily project 3 stories high and over 250 units.  

I do have the time and desire to make this a successful venture for my, and I want to start investing in properties that will cash flow for me. 

Joint venture for flipping houses What they offered it to put downpayment on any deal we brought in.

Very cool, I'm new to the game as well and from So Cal , I own one duplex in So Cal but am debating on trying to invest further here or venture out of state .