The corona virus lock down has sparked an economic calamity that we still have not yet seen the worst of.

I know for us here rentals are becoming more intreging out of state and this has sparked my interest.

Well, 15 houses between $9k-$40k and there wasn’t a single house that remotely sparked my interest.

All im trying to do is spark the idea.

Would you mind sharing what it was that sparked this thought?

There is a meaningful difference, in my mind and the minds of many (apparently including on state Real Estate Commissions) between a retail buyer who includes a financing contingency expecting and having a reasonable belief that that financing will come through, and a wholesaler who has no ability whatsoever to close if he cannot sell the contract.  

How many years would it take to accumulate what you need to start investing meaningfully?

Urban neighborhoods have become more popular over the last 15+ years, sparking what some call gentrification. 

@Oliver Sparks I actually decided that jumping into multi-family on my very first deal was not a great idea and instead chose to pursue the BRRRR strategy with single family homes.

Welcome Erik,Rich Dad Poor Dad is the book that initially sparked my interest and got me thinking about my financial freedom.