Many successful investors started small, such as with house hacking or buying affordable properties to rent out.

House hacking a 4 plex using an FHA loan would be a good way to get in with low money down.

Happy to discuss this further on what might make the most sense for your end goal.If you are renting right now and starting your path in real estate investing, as said above, I really do like the house hacking strategy for your situation.

If so, what were the key ingredients or tactics you used to make this work?

Consider exploring strategies like house-hacking or BRRRR, and connect with a mentor or local meetups.

The house hacking will pay dividends for a long time I’m sure.

@Jahniya Butlercan you start with a house hack instead? 

Focus on analyzing properties and starting small, like house hacking or buying a single-family home to rent out rooms, while ensuring cash flow and maintaining an emergency fund.

@Kyle Shipleycan you house hack?

@Rolayne Taylor We are just alike I started in 2019 with my first house hack.