If you are not an accredited investor, you could find some Joint Ventures to invest it in passively too or find syndications open to non-accredited investors. 

Being so new I am scared I am charging head first into something I am not prepared for and do not want to get myself in trouble.

I also think a lot of the 0-10 properties in a year aren't solo ventures!

@Justin Thompson There is a fine line between raising capital and joint ventures where the partner brings in capital.

I've been pre-approved for a $300K loan and am seeing that few properties generate incremental cash flow if I also live there during the first year:- Purchase 2+ BR home and rent out while I also live on-property; move out after a year- Purchase a home for myself (i.e. a condo - I know I know, condos have terrible ROI but I personally like the look/feel)- Keep renting / delay home purchaseAs this is Week 2 of my real estate venture, any feedback/insight would be incredibly appreciated -I feel like I'm also getting cold feet because while I have funds for down payment, I don't have 10% of the home price immediately saved in cash. 

Buying a duplex would like to invest in some basic rental property software that I can track my income and expenses, and prepare reports that I can hand to my CPA for taxes?

Welcome Steve....are you going to purchase in CA or venture OOS?

My husband and I are preparing our first rental (it was our first home, was a fixer upper when bought and we have lots of renovating to do, most of which is necessary).

I’ve been looking at properties and would analyze the deal just to practice the “math” to make sure I am prepared and comfortable when analyzing my first property.

Also, consider what market you want to be in, local market or venture to long-distance.