You can get into it with relatively low money down depending on what options lenders offer in your area. 

SFR or a duplex offers very predictable returns and has the best financing options available. 

Realtors
Lending officers
Wholesalers
Property managers
Title companies/Escrow officersHeck even Dentists could use this
Anything local where you have a physical location/office and you generate leads based on your local geographic location.



Most people suggest finding an independent agent who can shop multiple carriers as the best option and that is a good idea also but know that some Indy agent's don't want investor business so I'll say it simply Indy's are great but not all Indy's want your business. 

Condos can be a good option for new investors, but updating kitchens and bathrooms might not add as much value compared to single-family homes, especially with potential restrictions from condo associations.

This gives you the best heads up when going through options!

I just came across this forum and thought I'd post this and get thoughts on if the I made the right move with the purchase of townhomes and what my other options are. 

Instead of implementing a first right of refusal, there should be an option to buy their homes from them at a fair market value/paying to move their homes elsewhere or give them the first right.This is the real issue, we are not protecting tenants by solely giving them the first right of purchase.

And your accountant has the option to treat the 1031 as an installement sale with $1 mil received in the year of sale and the other $1 mil received in the next tax year.  

If you want to attract high-income earners who are used to a certain quality of life and can't afford to buy in those areas, then look at your available options; house-hack, partner, buy a condo/townhouse as opposed to a single-family home, start with medium-income earners, etc.