I don't know your level of experience with this field, but I just advise you to tread with caution.

So why would you want to spend money on direct mail, etc.. when real estate agents are in the field every day.  

Property Management is a great field to be in.

I don't know that I have much to offer at this point but I'd love to network and discuss the process of breaking into this field.  

Hi Bill - I've used a number of different property management software systems in my career as a professional property manager. 

@Joshua Dorkin just fielding ideas out of curiosity more than anything.

I have recently obtained my real estate license while being in the medical field for over 12 years.

What sort of systems/automations did you have in place before deciding to quit your 9-5 to pursue your real estate investment business/career!

If this new job is your dream job or a great opportunity, if you're leaving a job you don't like for this new one you will really enjoy, if it gets you on a new trajectory to earn even more down the road, I would say go with the best long term play job-wise as you're building your future while your early in your career, then build in RE as you canAlso your note on 10% down, there are loan options with 3.5%, 5% down, etc don't feel locked into needing to do a 10% down paymentGood luck!

If he wants to be less active, then multi family but hiring a property manager since he has a great career and doesn’t need to be bothered with the everyday drama that can come with being a landlord.