.: Quote from @Ashley Mierez: This week, I’ve been struggling to get responses from investors, and I’m hoping for some advice.

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

I tried to skim most of the replies so I wouldn’t repeat what’s already been said but here’s my response to OP about real estate and retirement. 

I ran my calculator to get a quick "what if" on a 30yr picture.

In that case you do bear the responsibility when said supplier turns out to be a fraud dont you think?

They don't communicate well, don't take responsibility for their actions, do not clean or maintain homes well, and will shaft you when it's time to leave.Other than that, it's a pretty good system.

I am puzzled how people were able to complete proper due diligence that quickly.  

Quick blurb about the new out of county landlord rules.

Looking forward to the responses. 

I appreciate the input and the quick response.