If you are an accredited investor you can join syndications on platforms like Crowdstreet for as little as $25,000

A couple of recommendations here:- Invest in software: i.e. dialers, CRM, & property data platforms.

HI Erias,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

Is there a tax strategy for using capital gains off the sale of a home to pay off other homes in your portfolio to improve cashflow?

I just don't know if OC is too saturated with rentals for the summer and we would not bring in positive cash flow to make money off the rental.

But she wanted to know if she can deduct the principal amount that she paid to the person off of her taxes since she has to report the interest as income. 

The property is paid off, fully remodeled and has a tenant in place whose rent exceeds the monthly loan amount.

I have a Subaru shop over off 38th Ave.

You can spray over cleaner on those, and hose off.

Additionally, explore technology tools that streamline remote property management tasks, such as online rent collection platforms and smart home systems for monitoring.