I know how much time and dedication it can take to find the right deal.

I had just finished a course @ my local REIA, "How to find the hidden gems" & was EXCITED about putting it into practice right away to do a deal!!

Been doing this game for 20 years...work your job, visit and help your mom, then find time to fix up your rental...always always family first without regrets or self inflicted anxiety. 

I guess we will all find out eventually.  

My site wasn't ranking so I reached out to find out what needed to happen in order to change that..

First time posting and getting into the investment scene, I currently have a single family home that was my previous primary, and looking into purchasing my 1st true investment property, trying to find some advice on the financial aspect of the purchase, here's my scenario;Currently going through pre-approval with the builder and I do have liquid assets enough to cover the downpayment for the property (40k) but I do have a car note (41k, 800 monthly, extra 500 to principal monthly) and a Patio upgrade (25k no interest till March 2025).

Purchasing a property with "next to nothing" out of pocket means you would need to find an exceptional deal. 

If you find this unicorn please share!

You may have some luck finding some creative solutions there https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/50

Plan to live in the duplex for 1-2 years before finding another multi family.