Seller financing....make it worth their while. 

Nevertheless, I made a lot of money on the properties so it was worth it.

@Shabar Marshall It's worth noting that there are HOAs with single family residential communities too.  

I have found they are worth the $

I had built up an almost $4mm net worth, most of which was in this property (a big mistake) and we were going to have to sell at the absolute worst time ever.

What if they are only worth $50?

Begin on a small scale, look closely at possible deals, and aim to find worth in homes, not just be scared off by big price tags.Good luck!

Other family will typically step in and help you out.If you've got the money to buy, just find an older adult in your family, and make the pitch, "Hey, I'm looking to invest in real estate...

A consistent, own time tenant is a valuable thing and worth accommodating most of the time and a goof landlord or property management firm knows how to walk that line.

I think we are headed to the Dallas/Fort Worth area for our first home.