That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!

As noted, it really comes down more to your underlying goals. 

If someone is walking down the street and trips on your sidewalk or a  walk way whether its a tenant, delivery person or passerby you are the one who gets sued because its premises liability exposure.

More doors means less vacancies and it might motivate you to save up and buy a new SFR when you are ready to settle down.

.- The inspections are only 5 years, but tenants are not likely to take care of them home as well as you, and refurbishing hardwood, lath and plaster, and anything else is going to be much more expensive than the typical Landlord special (white paint, and grey LVP)It will all come down to making your numbers work.

If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

If the zoning map was altered where all 2-4 units were now RT-4 then developers couldn't just tear them down to make SFH and building owners wouldn't need to fight the city to increase density. 

It's been 2.5 years since I purchased my first property and now that everything in my personal life has slowed down I'm back on the horse and ready to find my next investment.

I would love to get a property in the NW DC that is run down, add additional floors and then make it an apartment building.

The low down payment house hack is the way to go.