The first year or two isn't always going to look great on paper but remember when it comes to Real Estate...

The two parties could not come to agreeable terms for both parties.  

Starting with one or two areas to deepen your understanding and experience before branching out is a good starting point.

Andrew,I did wonder that question, if two less expensive houses will bring more in vs 1 big one.

The goal is to buy land while cheap(er) and sit on it for a year or two while I raise capital to build and hold a fourplex.I don’t have an established relationship with any lender there and am shopping around.

Even getting a new roof or windows often takes a month to two.

However you do it, the goal is to offset your mortgage as much as possible while you live there, you bank that savings for the next purchase and repeat every year or two.

And then in comes the junk....we're now at 20 cars, a bus, an RV or two, a tow truck, washers/dryers, and even an airplane fuselage...yes you read that right.A bunch of us neighbors called the County of course and they sent out a Code Enforcement officer.

It looks like the market is very different from two three years ago.

@Jorge Garcia, There's two voices you want to be listening for1.