Get to know the values of homes depending on how much work is needed in the areas you're wanting to invest in.

I have recently just purchased my 4th investment property all in my name and have accumulated a DTI of 45.9%.

Transfer landscaping and snow removal to them as well.Do you have a single-family house with a separate garage?

However, you have to invest in specific communities where they are encouraging development.

Eventually I want to get into single family and multi family rentals.As far as effort or work on the fixers;  my brother in law is quite handy and my next door neighbor has said he would help in anything that is out of my scope of expertise. 

Quote from @Kash Tacke: Hi,I have two single family houses in Detroit currently rented out. 

I invest in real estate as a "side-hustle." 

I have 10 years of experience in retail real estate and a couple of partners who are interested in investing with me.

I am a single house landlord and manage the property.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.