I joined various internet marketing programs and mentorships to find ways to transition from my W2 job.

The properties range in price from $160,000 to $250,000. 

Value and rents should eventually increase to turn cashflow positive and build your wealth.You're next learning experience will be, now that you are out of day-to-day management, how will you be able to handle the inevitable expense challenges?

They aren't likely to do that well.  

My budget is up to $70k and I will need help from family to start.

The buyers that can save 50-60K (or more) today in by using these tactics..1.

.: I’ve been using ATTOM api and they have a free trial, they’re really generous with a free trial of everything for 30 days.

Do you want to be a landlord? 

Is it an automated voice attendant, is it a call center where you are routed to someone else eventually to get an answer, or is it a live, well trained staff member?

.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success