I think starting with a mutil family, adding value to it (making improvements if needed and raising rents), is a great way to get started.

Purchase price: $155,400 Cash invested: $40,000 Property is located in Cuyler-Brownsville an historic district within walking distance of popular Metropolitan District of Savannah GA.I purchased the property to get started in the real estate space, however I value the walkability of the property, its proximity to parks and nightlife.Although the area is a rated roughly as a “C class” neighborhood.

So I start with the sponsor first.

I have started looking for listings recently.I am a bit confused when people ask to "shop around" for a conventional loan.

Searching on BiggerPockets Mortgage Lenders and Hard Money Lending Directory is a great place to start checking reviews. 

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

Greetings all,
I recently graduated (in my 20s) and moved into the area for work. I plan on saving my income and applying for a FHA loan next year. In the meantime, I am trying to better understand the Indianapolis (...

I am not sure I would have survived or even started investing being a small time landlord if these laws had been in place when I started investing.

Best of luck getting started.  

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!