In short, there are select cases where an experienced investor with a strong network can turn deals with low cash, but someone trying to get started with $10k-$20k is going to have a very hard time. 

What are your short term goals? 

This strategy showcases how buying directly from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling retail can yield substantial financial gains in a relatively short time frame.

I told her no and then she told me to sell my crypto, sell my stocks, apply for credit cards and offered me financing.

I believe that connecting with experienced investors and fellow newcomers will be invaluable as I navigate this path.I am particularly interested in short term rentals, multi-family rentals, and possibly fix and flips. 

I wanted to help them out and minimize their loss and saw an opportunity to get a property slightly below market because of my commission savings, immediate mortgage and maintenance relief, in addition to keeping a lower short term interest rate How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

The property is cash flowing $10-15k every month and has been an absolute juggernaut as a short term rental.

You need a repair partner who can get out immediately and has quick access to replacement parts (if not already in stock). 

These properties are now rented as long-term rentals, and we plan to expand our portfolio while also branching into short-term rentals.Looking back, I realize how much my current knowledge and experience could have fast-tracked our success.

But if you buy the property well, your downside risk is that it is short term rentals don't work, and you can simply sell it for hopefully no less than what you paid.That would be my mindset.