Here are the most popular real estate investment methods:Rental propertiesREITsReal estate investment groupsFlipping housesReal estate limited partnershipsReal estate mutual fundsHow to get started in real estateIf you choose to invest in real estate, follow these five steps to get started:Save money: Real estate has some of the most expensive barriers to entry of any of the asset classes.

My market (Denver) is too high of an entry point for my liking, I would like a market I can pay cash for a property, looking about $150-175k max entry on purchase not including rehab.I have been endlessly researching out of state markets and repeatedly find the same markets popping up. 

With the minimum entry point being $50-$100K per transaction, a trip is a minimal expense to ensure your funds are in good hands.

House hacking provides a good entry point into real estate and will kickstart your investment portfolio.

House hacking  provides a good entry point into real estate and will kickstart your investment portfolio.

This is not only due to inflation of course, but a general trend because young professionals from cities like NYC, Boston, etc. are flocking to states such as Florida and Texas for both the weather, cost of living, and political climate.This all means that the barrier to entry for real estate investing is quite high in a city like Miami, and the potential for cash flowing properties even lower.

I can snap pictures of my receipts with the entry so I always have those in case of audit, and my accountant uses it, therefore saving me money on tax prep.  

I always wanted a place in Summit County, but the entry price point just didn’t work for me.

Many of the entry level homes saw $100k of appreciation last year.

Also look for the requirements to evict (a/k/a, forcible entry and detainer suits).