To accomplish this you could do as others have suggested and do some flips to turn 25K into 250K or more. 

It's amazing how much you can accomplish without mindless entertainment.I definitely think that the Duplex is a great idea.

Please, let me know how I can help you accomplish your goals. 

Especially if it can be done in 6 or 7 months, it only takes a 5 or 6% return to net 10% annually.Hard money lending is probably the simplest way to accomplish 10% returns. 

I am very familiar with Western Mass and the Springfield area as I am located and do business primarily in Central and Northern CT.Best of luck accomplishing goals and if your endeavors ever bring you to Connecticut feel free to reach out.

In vegas there are plenty of condos you can buy between 60-150 k with 20% down taht will cash flow.As mentioned it depends on your finances  and what you want to accomplish Use the Bp calculators  to run thru the rental scenarios on what you come across.As mentioned go to bankrate.com and to see what rates and payments you can work with. 

Sometimes folks get into this thinking they are going to get investors to fund 100% or near 100% of the project, get paid for doing all the work to get the project accomplished (i.e., paid for doing architecture, planning, building, GC or whatever) and still end up with 50% equity ownership. 

If a foreign investor is paying all cash in the lower price points then it is easier to accomplish.

Congratulations on all you have accomplished.

Is this something that is easily accomplished?