Building a team you trust, or using a turnkey provider is a good way to get your feet in the door and gain some experience.

@Lee Haenschen How bout knocking on the door and neighbors door?

Depending on how close you are to the train stop, its roughly a 30-40 minute commute to the loop door to door.  

One trailer, even next door, won't make a huge difference.

This tenant has had problem in the past and was always responding quickly to email or calls, but he seems to have a new "strategy": he no longer answer emails, no longer picks up phone.He did not answer 24h notice posted on his door. 

Either way, you would no longer be locked into the stock market with that money. 401k participant loan features can sometimes be helpful to get your foot in the investing door as well.

Whats the best way to get my foot in the door?

I found a deal where new development is happening, $250k homes are selling on a street where properties right next door are valued at $50k.

I have SFH rentals that are working out well with a long term goal of 100 doors.

She has 2 homes for sale (right next door to eachother, on separate lots).