If you examine a $600,000 home, I will out rent that property with two $300,000 homes.  

finding partner, raising money, getting loan, making offer, examining potential acquisition, negotiation, managing rehab/PM, paying bills for rental propertiesthanks

I remember how nerve racking it was taking my first steps into real estate.

These are great questions, we help newbies overcome analysis paralysis by letting them examine one deal at a time with all the data they need to make a pass or pull the trigger.

He said he would wait on the phone while I examined the long contract.

These properties are still high maintenance and nerve racking, even if you have a good property manager and team.

Examine the rental market in the region you want to target and make reasonable financial estimates to make sure the property can pay for itself.General Advice for Your Real Estate Journey:Local NetworkingMarket ResearchReal Estate EducationFinancial PreparednessUltimately, whether you choose to invest in Manhattan or explore opportunities out of state, careful research, local knowledge, and a clear understanding of your investment goals are essential.

This document summarizes the primary goals of investment, discusses tax benefits, and examines the potential returns and hazards.

Have you tried examining a 2-4 unit home to see what you could get in that price range?  

Title examiners go back to search tit;e transactions back to the original ownership, unless the particular property is in a particular title insurers title plant, in which case they will only search back to the last time title insurance was issued.