You'll also have difficulty finding a lender that will do such a low loan amount.

Fifteen years later I still have no degree but have held several positions with a technology company and currently work as an account manager for a international fortune 100 company.

With technology now you can buy an investment property anywhere in the country or world for that matter and use leverage of IT and people to get you the returns.

I run a consulting business for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the information technology industry, and want to also begin investing in RE.  

I have experience working in the construction industry for several years, I moved from there into technology, to IT networking and system administration, cybersecurity to working on Industrial Control Systems. 

Part of the difficulty is understanding what something will sell for and how to negotiate it.

He was having difficulty renting units for below market despite investing in B+ class upgrades.  

How savvy are you with technology?

If that isn't an option hunt for seller financing, although difficult i have personally bought a livable triplex for less than 10k down.Obviously this means you may need to use some credit in order to make the property up to standards, but sometimes a little risk is necessary.3.

Had I not did what was inconvenient and difficult I would not be where I am today .