I remember seeing a triplex where the rents were 2% but then looking at the property I found it was a single family that was split into three pieces, it wasn’t permitted multi-family, and none of the additions had been permitted when constructed, and the owner was paying over 800 a month for utilities.  

Also, as time pass you can save more. ideally $275k-$450k is ideal for a 2-3flat.

Always remember where there is a will there is a way.

Remember you will have to maintain the license and do continuing education to keep the license active.

But remember, if you sell high, you will also buy high.

Ideally your rents will cover most/all of the expenses and lower your cost of living which will then accelerate your savings rate. 

Ideally you want to use comps within .5 mile of the subject property and purchased within the last 6 months. 

My credit score is over 780 so I feel a 3% down conventional would be ideal, and within one to two years, have the HELOC on my condo (when I mention HELOC, it's the one on my condo)paid off and actually put down 20%-30% for an actual rental property.More experienced real estate moguls, what would you do to speed things along so I could buy another property sooner rather than later? 

Ideally, your rents received will cover most/all of your expenses which will lower your cost of living and accelerate your savings rate.

@Tim Herman I rented it first in December but it's Montana winter - not ideal moving conditions