This allows you to finance the loan's closing costs, which will reduce your total upfront cost.

I also have a friend who recently launched a platform specializing in reducing the administrative burden of tax appeals (link below and happy to connect you to them), which tends to increase the success rate.

Building positive relationships with tenants can increase their retention and reduce turnover, promoting consistent rental income.Consider FHA loans with lower down payment requirements if you're starting with limited capital.

A 2-4 unit as highlighted by others above is a great way to reduce costs of living, gain equity, and eventually move on while retaining the asset for cash flow.

However, rates have already fallen recently to a 15-week low.A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is sitting around 6.56% interest:All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.

Instead I would find an experienced flipper, offer to partner on a deal, maybe bring the deal to him if you can find one, and agree to take a reduced amount of the commission in order to be involved and learn about the process

I had to change insurance companies, raise the rent and I used a company called Ownwell to help reduce my property tax.

Knowing your “why” can help reduce anxiety by aligning your actions with your long-term objectives.

Or partner to reduce the risk. 

I've played around with upping price and significantly reducing the cleaning fee and removing the grill fees but it didn't really change much.