I started with lower end rentals and have settled on the upper part of the lower third in my market. 

I would consider saving up for a down payment and then looking for a property with 30 percent more or equity, such as a foreclosure or small fixer upper and that would cash flow after expenses and mortgage.    

If you're a licensed broker, then it doesn't really matter whether a property is finished or a fixer-upper, you're still a broker. 

By that time i will have an upper 600 credit score, 10k cash reserve, and still working my 9-5, I'm also a first time home buyer.

Hi,If I were to invest in a fixer-upper, say a budget of $150k to buy and fix.

@Michael Lee: click the "..." in the upper-right of her post and report anyone you think is violating the terms of the board.

Visit National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and click on "Search Directories" in the upper right, then Property Managers.Before hiring a property manager you should learn what to look for, how to "interview" them, and then research at least three options (if available) to see which one will meet your needs the best.

Have you considered getting a "fixer upper" duplex?

I hope posting our age isn't a requirement, I use to love posting my young age, but I'm not so young anymore.Anyways, I am also a local So Cal investor, born and raised in the SFV, and invest in rehab and development deals in the mid range to upper midrange price points.

Fairly hassle free.4) Buy a single family rental property, find a renter, and hire a property management company (or self-manage which requires more time).5) Buy a multi-family rental property and hire a property management company. 6) Do the BRRRR strategy.7) Wholesale properties (find a fixer upper, get it into contract, then sell the contract to another investor).