You can also horseback with a single family...it's completely a personal preference based on what you are comfortable with.  

While I am not involved - i have read the accusations and whether or not if they are true, that would scare me enough to stay far far away from anything they are associated with. 

Knowledge is power, are you staying on top of things?

Plus, you want to make sure you’re comfortable with the commute and potential tenant demand.Oh, and curious, have you started making connections in that market - lenders, contractors, agents, or perhaps other investors too?

And what amount of leverage are you comfortable with?

For someone staying out, what are your thoughts on paid coaching?

That first step is to get you outside your comfort zone so you can network and get help.

I was a foster child who put myself through college on my own, and I have relied on some good friends for a place to stay as I grew up, which has motivated me to create a better life for myself.I have done a lot of research on real estate, and from my perspective, it seems as if wholesaling, which I feel my sales skills may help with, would be a good place to start to make some extra money to speed up the investing process.

we will bring these up to ADA standards and make them look and feel homey and comfortable not look like a hospital room.

I'd hesitate to sell your first to pay for the second, you want to stay net long assets.