You want to be careful not to bite off too much on a first purchase so maybe if more four units or less or available that could be a better starting point with less risk and more ability to learn without potential loss.

Market research: Research 3-4 similar properties on Furnished Finder and Airbnb to determine your rental rate.

Our goal is to start and grow our portfolio to achieve financial stability, more family time, the freedom to take vacations, and the ability to live life on our terms.

You have the ability to do all of this directly through a single IRA. 

If you use your job as a springboard and keep getting raises, you keep increasing your lendability and ability to get more properties.

Only then will you truly be able to determine what you should do with $100k.

Just keep an eye on interest rates and your ability to cover any cash flow gaps.Consider properties that need a bit of work or up-and-coming neighborhoods for better deals.

When it comes to real estate investing, one strategy stands out for its ability to build wealth while significantly reducing your personal living expenses: house hacking with multifamily properties.

I use a billing and communication agency. 

In addition to doing regular inspections as soon as someone gives notice due and immediate inspection to determine if the unit is being kept up decent or if you need to plan on some repairs before it is turned.