In brief i found it was plenty helpful for me to get started on my RAL journey and previously i posted about my experience in starting my own house in Scottsdale (a 10 bed/10 bath) facility.

Establish Track Record (Small Deals & Personal Equity): Most GP's start by acquiring/developing smaller properties where they alone can fund the equity side of the capital stack (IE - no raise). 

I am definitely green and hoping to find the right team and community to help me get started.  

You could also look to raise capital from family or friends as a good start.

@Alex Johnson Detroit-Michigan falls in the middle of the pack regarding "tenant-friendly".As you start to build your Core Four, NEVER believe what people tell you unless they can explain it logically or provide 3rd party proof.Here's 3rd party proof that Michigan is in the middle of the pack:)https://realwealth.com/learn/landlord-friendly-states/https://www.lawdistrict.com/articles/most-renter-friendly-us...

I want to understand my possible options to get started with real estate. 1) Should I buy my first house first?

I would like to have a mortgage payment in the $3500-$5000 range.I am just getting started in real estate investment properties and don't know enough about how other landlords show that the other mortgages are covered by rents and qualify for additional loans?

We want to start looking for another duplex but need advice on what to do.

Where should I start?

I just wanted to know if it’s necessary to start a LLC before my first deal and have a good business structure ?