I don't have a lot of capital to buy a property right now in the area that I would like.People that get into businesses like these have a common thread, they are go getters and hustlers! 

I’m looking into buying a rental(s) in this area.

@Luke Hamlin you can buy a second home with 10% down with a Conventional loan.

Probably buy during hurricane season (now) to get the best deal. 

Subsequently I ended up buying property in 8 states, and a couple weeks ago bought 5 properties in 5 days in 3 states.

but you will have appreciation and equity paydown, but so would any property you buy with financing.  

Quote from @Pearse Cafiero: You want to borrow money to buy a house, but you don't have the downpayment.

Based on that number of units I would expect much higher figures - did you buy these buildings all/mostly cash?

I would both buy a property to get your feet wet and at the same time make a plan to scale.  

If you buy in a city with limited appreciation, every investment dollar must come from your savings.