As a starting point: -If they work full time and make $700k a year -Don't want to or can't spend time self managing a short-term rental -Don't have a spouse who wants to take the lead on managing the rentals They are likely not going to directly reduce their taxable income with real estate year-to-year. 

Hey BiggerPockets community,I’m in the process of defining my investment strategy, and I’d love to hear from those with more experience.I have enough capital to pursue one of these two paths:1️⃣ Build a Single-Family Home Portfolio: Gradually acquire around 20 SFHs using the BRRRR strategy or focusing on positive cash flow properties.

What kind of investing are you looking to do?

Once you are in the habit of not spending so much, with no debt in a few years, you will be able to save and invest like crazy!! 

Very exciting you are looking to get into the RE investing world.Thanks for the interest in Rent To Retirement.

Back when I started selling foreclosures, the REO (real estate owned) inventory was crazy high.

I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.

Hello, I'm excited to be starting my real estate investing journey with my wife.

Don't rush into investing. 

Quote from @Aidan Birmingham: Hello, I have been speaking with an investor who would like to partner with me on some future real estate investments.