I don't think we are going to be able to come up with $50K before they're going to need to move and no, definitely no family members able to gift $50K. 

You may also want to look into 2-4 units as those are the easiest to finance and help you grow faster.

You magically get the seller to cover every single closing cost (A $12k gift, or a trick to get you to buy their problem.).

congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

Flat is easiest to touch up but I'd rather wipe and touch up eggshell than usually repaint a whole wall due to dirty hands, etc.

Seriously—Pick a Property TypeDetached houses might be the easiest to work with, but the real key is committing to a property type.

And to really take care of your mom use your annual gift limits to gift back to her the rent she pays. 

The easiest is doing a search for REI Meetups.

Or the easiest is but an add here on BP.

If you are syndicating or partnering with other investors to fund a Sponsor's deal and you are a company doing this (LLC, partnership) then get a PPM attorney and file with the SEC. 506B is easiest but if it is really risky...then 506C is best.