I would try and get a multi-unit property, although I'm not a US investor so correct me if I'm wrong, but by leveraging it as a 20% down payment, you're able to get a 4 or 5 unit property, which, with the right property, could be a cash flow BEAST, but I would be sure to factor in everything conservatively and definitely keep property management in mind. 

They seem to be doing a good job as well as hosting regular events to educate their clients. 

My first tenant provided me the same education.

Last I bid a project (2017) to a GC, one guy was at $140, but we did not have full CD's complete, so that was an educated guess. 

The 3BR/2BA 1500sqft starter homes would be perfect investments b/c both young and old college educated professional families generally want to avoid apartment complexes in my experience.

Leverage?

The content and topics resonated, and BiggerPockets provided EXACTLY the resources I needed to continue aggressively learning about real estate along with the tools to put that education into action.MY SHORT-TERM GOALS1.

People tell me you need to buy properties in really bad shape to flip profitable. Wondering where best other opportunities are? 

Granted investing in various things will require educating yourself first.

The less leveraged you are the easier funding is.