If I were you I would look into the possibility of starting off with a house hack.

The some of the repairs need to be completed before renting out.

On my second house hack, I am hoping to scale beyond small multis soon. 

I also pay my mortgage for the house I live in.

Quote from @Rou Odab: Hello everyone,We bought this house, and we're living in it and renovating it.

It’s like a scene out of a zombie movie as these people stagger down the middle of the street to the liquor store on the corner past my house.

To get started, consider focusing on house hacking in California with properties like duplexes or single-family homes with ADUs, or explore out-of-state rentals in landlord-friendly markets like Ohio or Georgia.

I love the program, as it helps many people who can't afford housing.

Account for all costs, including closing fees, holding costs, and repairs.

For starters, I recommend to begin with a single family home or if you are looking to start locally, do house hacking.