If you’re just starting out, a long-term rental could be the safer bet for consistent returns and lower management hassle.On the other hand, some investors prefer out-of-state opportunities for better cash flow and affordability.

As far as investing with as little capital as possible, house hacking is going to be your absolute best bet.

Your best bet would be to find a PM position and get your real estate license at the same time.

I bet that rent increase Will show up.

Another common route is borrowing from private lenders—whether friends, family, or other investors in exchange for a return on their investment, though you should always ensure everything is clearly agreed upon in writing.If you're hesitant to use your savings, a HELOC or hard money loan might be your best bet for accessing the capital you need without dipping into your reserves.

Jason Hartman and team referred me and is currently happy with them so I would say they're a safe bet.

One column I added to mine that was helpful was a "Last Call Date".

Hi Diane,If you're looking at properties with purchase price values under that 75k mark then your best bet is to start with a light rehab loan scenario.

I would bet that the cost of the land is contributing to the $4M cost - although that does still seem high.. but I'm not super familiar with Truckee market. 

I would bet your money is gone and the agreement to invest was fake.