One of the key benefits of a DSCR loan is that it allows you to qualify based on the rental income the property is expected to generate, making it ideal for those with multiple properties or who may not have a strong personal financial profile or W2.

Google search.Ability to buy multiple properties with minimal capitalYou'll need multiple properties to replace your income.

As a fairly-newish-to-the-game investor around your age, I appreciate the candor.  

It can be multiple factors. 

Alternatively i could go for being a real estate broker and try to get experience in actual real estate without putting too much of my own skin in the game.

Real- Estate  is a lot tougher game now because of technology now allowing buyers, sellers to access the market using the internet without using agents but  you do have hot areas that can support  more bodies .

If EVs ever start coming with bidirectional charging that will be a massive game changer in the electricity market. 

It was in multiple offers.

hope this helps. turnkey might be a good fit for you. but real estate is a long game.

And only listen to multi millionaires IN THE GAME.