Start Small: Don't feel pressured to take on a massive project right away.

Be sure you're aware of things like rent control, no-fault eviction rules, etc that could massively impact your investing venture.

I found a property that is in need of a massive rehab (hoarder home).

I've been able to move out of my families place to owning multiple properties after only a few years of massive action.

We’re both veterans and we’re trying to start out by using VA loans and FHA loans to avoid the massive down payments, but there are restrictions with those loans.

It certainly feels like they’ve breached the “fiscal transparency” clause of our  contract. 

You aren't likely to see massive amounts of appreciation, but you are also less likely to see spectacular bust cycles like in other markets, as those three tenant sources aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

If you can cut your costs and do renovations yourself, you have a massive advantage of getting the snowball rolling. 

Agree with a lot of this - one of the most frustrating things is the mainstream "wisdom" and messaging that inflation can be caused by monetary policy and the Fed only and that somehow fiscal policy and other political decisions have no effect, when I think the opposite is mostly true.Worried inflation is back on the upswing primarily due to energy costs which were suppressed this last 12 months or so from SPR draining.The upside(maybe?)

For massive junk removal, hire a professional and pay from deposit.