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The only thing I would add is a slight recommendation to the pathway of first a house hack, then a few rentals that need to work and you learn how to raise the appropriate capital and management skills then move to something with some moderate rehab and maybe even a flip.

@Rousner Ermonfils like Ed and Bill said, it depends on your goals and risk tolerance, but if you're looking for options, check out some of the REITs that are in the Senior Housing/Independent Living/Skilled Nursing industry.

Learn the property management skills with 1st one too.

Apply for new jobs, expand your skills in your current field, get a second job, Teach USA program or the military (pays back student loans) are a few ideas for improving your bottom line in the near future.  

I am pretty sure my tenant is a skilled 'laborer' with a licensed contractor.  

A member of this forum @Gene Hacker is the organizer and the March meeting details will be posted on this forum in the near future.  

Be ahead of the game, feel organized getting into any deal knowing who you will speak with after you find the deal.

I purchase their raw data by zipcode(s) to analyze historical/competitive properties and massage it into the critical details I am looking for (need some basic excel skills).  

if you have limited sources of cash, and limited skills, then get into a relationship with a more experienced (local) investor where you can offer to look over their shoulder and bring them deals, in exchange for "finder's" fees or wholesaling profits.As you get more experience, you'll quickly realize that money always chases good deals.