But I think the answer depends on your goals.Ive been reading "The Unofficial Guide To REI" which does a good job at explaining how to build a plan around your goals.The starting investment is only a part of the equation.Do you want passive income and retire early or just something to supplement your social security?

Currently looking to supplement my current activities with passive income from owning multi-family properties.  

Would you just get the license as a supplement to your investing or would you pursue it as a career and to be your skill set for the investment world?

I really enjoy what I do, so my primary objectives are to supplement my income and aggressively get out of debt.

However, I think by supplementing the shortage of mailers with driving for dollars and bandit signs along with my online presence and a few other free ideas I have, I think I can come up with 1 deal. 

Are you (2) looking for a little supplemental income and don't mind the time you spend managing? 

Remeber to under estimate the power of a regular "job" income to supplement your REI.

Says Rowling: "If you have real estate as a supplement to an investment portfolio and IRAs and other retirement income, then that can be a very good thing."

Since you are now supplementing your tenants rent it will be to your advantage to find a new tenant if you can transition smoothly.

Also, in the short term, I could also use the property to supplement my income if I become unemployed.