For simple math you can build four 1,000 sqft units for about $150 per sqft, or $150,000 per unit, so $600k in build cost.

For example, in Columbus if you pick up a $40-60k SFH you should expect it to be in a C class neighborhood and rent for $700ish/mo.

Everything else, any motivators and techniques you pick up and employ to increase or 10X your life and productivity are a bonus. 

Currently we can pick it up for $95k and it needs about $30k in rehab. 

As far as qualifying goes, I wouldn’t worry since I believe you guys will pick to rent first thus giving you time to build up employment history.

Most banks take 30-45 days to close while my private money lender takes 14, a seller will always pick me over the financed buyers.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

J Scott Not sure how you picked up evading taxes out of that but not my thoughts at all.

So to answer your question on getting started - I would pick a market and start thinking about what kind of property you can buy today, with your capital.

Keep it stupidly simple.