As I see it, the only ways that real estate pays you well in the first 3-5 years is low to no leverage or a strategy that requires more work (short term rental, mid term rental, rent by the room, etc.).  

Is there a way to have No money Down or Low money down? 

Yes, Spain has a wealth tax but it's above €2 million taxable income and the rate is low so it's not going to kill you.3.

say you find a solid property in a low cost market for $200K and you buy it.between down payment, closing costs, rent ready / spruce up costs, and lease-up costs, you're probably going to need at least 50-65K in cash. 

Rates are high, usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you may pay 2-4 points on the loan. 

I don't see it as an issue but many still do, at least in my small town where the majority of renters are elderly people looking for low maintenance housing options.

The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

However, i want to address placing a tenant.My market has a low vacancy rate.  

Many realtors are not going to work in low value asset areas as those are generally rougher neighborhoods that are probably deemed to unsafe especially for a single women agent to be out there.

We had a discussion about the costs I have endured and the low ball offer to cover expenses for going 5 months past contract deadline but haven't heard back.