You could invest in Propstream, Propelio D4$ app, and an Investor Carrot site for a total of ~$225 which will save you a lot of time and generate some leads through SEO (via Investor Carrot Site).

Recent example, I purchased 2 fourplexes that generate a total of 5k a month in rent for $290k. 

If they spent that same amount of energy looking for solutions, we'd be a better country.

However, I would not waste too much time or energy on it.

First and foremost, you need to generate some income, i.e. get a job, so you can save up enough for that initial down payment, plus enough for closing costs, cash reserves (in case something breaks and needs to be repaired). 

Rather than selling the current house, I have been thinking of alternate ways to make use of this property to generate a side income stream. 

I’m confident I’ll remained employed as a solid/proven revenue generator for the company.

I won't even consider a buy-and-hold deal unless it generates at least $200 in monthly cash flow.

Plus you can save on energy costs with a newer system.

We are heavy energy industry in this area!!!