I believe this is where these investors leave money on the table by choosing to play it safe.

I believe this is where these investors leave money on the table by choosing to play it safe.

Save up money and buy an owner occupied multifamily using an FHA loan. continue to find a bank that will work with you. they can use the income of the rental properties for part of the approval.

I am not sure if I am just worrying more because it would be my first rental because if that is the case ill continuously stop myself and gotta get over the hump sometime, i just don't want to jump in on a bad deal and sabotage myself from the start.As far as the rough part of town its in a small town in Vermont, so "rough part" is not the same here as in other areas of the country. 

I too will share what I learn as I continue through the process.

One of the BP books I ordered that I am interested in is Raising Private Capital, which is essentially a how-to guide for almost anyone in any financial position and how they can continually build their portfolio by working with others and their money.

Look at a floating hearth that plays with the rectilinear look.  

Real estate seems to be the best vehicle to financial freedom, and to allow the time for more meaningful work such as volunteering or being more involved in the community.I've reached out to a few local investors to make some connections, but hope to continue to expand that circle. 

You're playing with chicken bones. 

Huge variation in submarkets (from $60K average SFH to $400K average - so nearly every investment play is availableTop Challenges1.