FOLLOW THE K.I.S.S method plan (keep it simple and stupid).Find and hire a real estate agent that understands multiple investment strategiesGet pre-approved - see what options you havebased on your pre approved price - identify an area you want to invest in that you can affordLeverage the agent to : bring you properties, assist in pulling comparables (you should know your comparables of the area you are looking in, this is for a second opinion) review and confirm your estimated rental income, assist you with acquiring the property, and have a list of resources you could use; contractors etc.Looks at properties and make offers that work for YOU.Also,Do not pull your IRA money out, leave it there and let it grow - leverage this to meet your lenders reserve requirements.Buy Multi family to holdBuy single family to fix and flip and produce more income to buy more multi families.

In my experience the Bank will not let the property go for less than is owed to the Bank.

I start school at Collin College in the fall for real estate, so I’m looking for an on hand experience while I complete my scheduled courses. 

Our Agent / Advisor for this project was Lien Vuong (excellent experience and highly recommend if you are in the Greater Boston Area).

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Hey Michael, my experience/knowledge with the UC Campus has been nothing but demand demand demand, to the point that owners don't have vacancy for years.

Speaking from experience.

So out of the inflated cleaning fees, both the worker and owner earn less AND could experience reduced NET occupancy due to the overall cost of stays being less competitive. 

Just completed my first deal so I have limited experience, but I'm always cool with connecting with other investors.

I help investors analyze, acquire and rehab (established, reliable contractors).