Since you're looking to get started without down payment funds, consider exploring options like seller financing, where the seller may finance part of the purchase, or looking for partners who might invest with you.

We dealt with rentals, flips, commercial, small apartment complex developments (~10 apartments), sport facilities, and a few government contracts.We are actually very open to different opportunities and investment approaches, but our plan was to start "smaller" with some cash deals in NJ (maybe somewhere in the area between Staten Island and Philadelphia, but staying in NJ), by flipping a few smaller properties and starting to generate some income.

Originally posted by @Moises R Cosme:Where do you invest?  

In short, they can squeeze you. 

To make sure the investment satisfies your financial objectives, establish your target profit margin.Decide how much money is needed overall for the transaction.

If you ask most small-time NNJ investors today, they are investing for appreciation and are OK with breakeven scenarios on the cash flow side, which is risky even for a stable market like the NYC metro area.

I'm just beginning research into this market so if anyone has any insight into this area and what to know investing out of the country, I would appreciate it!  

Shouldn't be the top concern, and cabin/tiny homes can be superior investments, but something to consider

Interested in investing in San Antonio but I have no connections there.

Having a partner can be a valuable asset when investing?