It is the easiest barrier to entry (best Interest rate and low down payment req).

If its short term lower occupancy go for a smaller machine if it is larger occupancy you want a big machine.

Actually I do have  the comparables since every year I have fought with the county to lower my property taxes :)!

People are staying more, moving less since COVID, which means less rental inventory, increased demand and higher prices particularily in the lower and medium priced markets. 

Many investors are attracted to lower price points but end up losing money because cheaper properties are higher risk (not good locations, rough tenants, lower quality construction, etc.). 

Yes, this will be an entry level job, but it gives you experience, gives you income to be able to even start buying single family rentals, if you want, gives you connections in the industry (not always investors, but people you may need later on).  

Lower my cost and I could lower my rent and still make the same profit.

@Jerell EdmondsFHA loans offer a way to maximize cash flow by financing up to a 4-unit property with a lower down payment.

You will benefit from better rates and lower cost lumber now, so that will help make up for some of the added carry and perhaps the market conditions have even improved? 

This can involve a lower down payment and flexible repayment terms.4.