Idle money is the quickest path to low returns and does no good for anyone.

say you find a solid property in a low cost market for $200K and you buy it.between down payment, closing costs, rent ready / spruce up costs, and lease-up costs, you're probably going to need at least 50-65K in cash. 

April is the only real low month.It's a funky place -- essentially a 5 room motel (originally built 1959) with a manager's unit (built 1984) tacked onto it. 

Small multi-family is hot right now due to house-hacking (low barrier of entry), and future cash-flow. 

His IG videos are low-budget and I have seen grade schoolers make better vids. 

Mortgage rates and PMLs are 8-12% plus points right now so the deal has to be a low enough entry. 

Generally speaking, Boston proper is an appreciation market (low cap rates) unless you have a solid value-add play.

If you're just starting, focus on free or low-cost resources to build your foundation, and consider mentorship later if you need personalized guidance or want to accelerate your progress.Good luck!

I've read many of the BiggerPockets books like - House Hacking- Flipping- Estimating Rehabs- Multifamily Millionaire Book I and II- How to Invest in Real Estate with Low or No Money Down- Investing from a Distanceand even some outside of themand have been wanting to do something in Real Estate for awhile.

Margins seem low and the risk seems high.