So I was thinking that small multi family complexes may be a good place to start.

There are many investors willing to pay very high fees for quick bridge loans to close out deals or handle down payments$100K- SFR purchase$200K- loan to a hard money lender (Veristone has a good reputation and they're right in our backyard)$200K- small or large multifamily complex purchaseAlso, as @Pauline Charlton suggested, you should have a conversation with yourself, and your wife about risk tolerance.

It is more complex when investing across the border.  

Also, bigger apartment complexes and property managers set their own limits.. which is usually 2/bedroom.  

A high school diploma or GED is required to apply for a real estate license in all states.

I have found a 50 unit complex that I will be running he numbers on.

Tile work, depends on the complexity.

Try living in an apartment complex and see if they keep rents the same each year you're there.....

I shared information on a property that I was looking to buy that had some functional complexities to it.

My long term goal is to own at least one apartment complex, so I am looking for avenues to build up enough for a down payment in the future.