That said, we’re currently cash poor.

In 10 years, when you have a nice portfolio of homes and they're cash flowing nice chunks of money, you'll appreciate the amount of time, energy and effort you put into your business and will get to enjoy the fruits of your labor.When I first went to the cpa I've been using for the last 5 or 6 years and explained what I was doing, he said, he's heard it before.

But it can be done and whether you'd do it, where, what kind of properties you'd buy, ... will depend on your objectives, financial resources, knowledge, connections, ...Also, opportunities can be very different from country to country and within the same country, as it is within the US.Financing could be different, when available, but a 100% cash investment can be more profitable than in the US, especially given the high interest rates.My best advice is to be clear about your objectives and narrow down your options.

Purchase price: $370,000 Cash invested: $55,500 Fun little duplex!

and unfortunately, with rates and prices high, it has just gotten very, very tough to cash flow on long term rentals.i browsed a few other threads you started and it sounds like you already own your primary residence and are looking to get started in investing. 

You obviously have savings in real cash flow right there you can save or invest.

Another advantage is you can keep cash in higher yield money markets or t-bills while you are in idle cash.

As a result many cash offers are often below (sometimes just below asking) price.

Do you have $20k cash right now to make the necessary repairs?

If someone can't pay the deposit up front, 9 times out of 10 you shouldn't be leasing to them.