Save up as much as you can while educating yourself on the type of property to buy, what location to buy, how to identify a good investment, how to finance an investment, etc.

I'll keep educating myself through books, websites, and apps as I progress.

So my advice would be to keep self-educating, ideally by reading some books, and listening to the podcast.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

You’re not purchasing an education in real estate investment, real estate finance, or real estate development.  

Thanks Jesse, I appreciate that you took the time to educate me!  

Here's some basic investor education to get you started:1.

I would add, make sure you have good landlord resources as you enter into the landlord domain-lease agreement fitting your situation-resources for your tenant application process -needed landlord forms and notices-education resources-management tools (e.g. software to keep all records, pictures, payment history, etc.)Best wishes.

The key is getting the education, studying it and eventually learning through experience. 

They are risks to this strategy that can be mitigated through education and capital reserves.