Yeah I can see using the welcome aboard forums to pump up your comment numbers to make it look like they've been around a while before trying to sneak a pitch for some scam guru trash  I think warm welcomes are nice, but the carry more weight from people who have been around.

I am based in Texas and I understand that there is a lot of affordable duplexes in Westmoreland County for a low as $90,000 on Zillow.If you are looking to House Hack like @Madison Stoner  I recommend you interview some local Investor Minded Real Estate Agent and hire the one you feel most comfortable with.

However, rates did rise back up from the recent low of 6.08%.The inventory was 38.3% higher than this time last year and is increasing month over month.

If you do a cash out refinance, you may be in the high 6s or low 7s. 

You need a price reduction.

If prices are high and supply is low, it may be worth taking on a major battle.Jon

If you use a DSCR rental loan it could be as low as 3-6 months of time seasoning required so it depends on what product you're using to accomplish the mission/goal.The time frame isnt a legal requirement, its a financing product specific requirement as a guideline to obtaining the money in which you seek.If you had other scenario related questions feel free to mention them below or via DM.

They also likely save you time.You can certainly still buy in DFW for $400K and maybe as low as $250K depending on where you want to buy. 

A few recommendations - learn as much as you can from books, podcasts, and attending free or low-cost real estate investor meetups in your area (in-person is best).

Here are some examples- 3/2 in class a rents for $6k in my market.  3/2 in class c- rents for as low as $2.5k.