I'm starting out doing redeemable tax deeds and going to auctions where everybody has "bigger pockets" than I do.

Always start with investor investor-friendly agent.

Lower Start-Up CostsTraditional real estate investing requires 20%-25% down, making it difficult for many to scale quickly.

I personally believe you should start in your own backyard and find a way to make it work.

Just starting to research how to invest w/ SDIRAs. 

For real estate just start analyzing as many deals as you can so you get more comfortable and confident.

It took about 5 years for my assets to start covering my expenses.

This would reduce my monthly expense to $3,568, saving $144/month.Questions for the Community:Which of these options do you think makes the most sense for a long-term rental in NYC?

Best thing to do is start by reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

There are a lot of options out there.Some of the most useful items BiggerPockets members have identified are features that save time so they can spend time working on their next property.