It might take some time to find a 4-plex deal, but I think it's a great way to start and something you'll be glad you have under you belt when you move on to your next home.

Get the basics down and then don't waste your time trying to know everything about everything until you get some deals under your belt.  

Once you get to or three deals under your belt you will be able to see simply how many you need a month to make $10,000 or how much time it takes. 

After getting a few deals under my belt and studying the market some, I want to pick up a few buy and holds.

I understand that having a real estate license isn't essential to real estate investing, however I do want to get at least a year or two (maybe more) under my belt and truly learn the ins and outs of the industry before investing in my first property.

I have a handful of deals under my belt. 

@Darren Budahn I live in Rochester NY or the rust belt. 

Once you have a few under your belt with them you can get some better terms as well like higher LTV's and such. 

I am interested in the BRRR strategy and house flipping and would also love to offer any services that I could potentially provide to more experienced investors in hopes of learning the ropes and getting a few deals under my belt.

@Ryan Sanders  The only stiplulation you listed that may limit your access to capital is the <less than 10% down> caveat.