The tenants have been okay, though kind of a pain getting them to pay rent on time.

Try to find a value add to your mentor if you seek one. 

@Sokhna Wade an easy way to start is finding a real estate agent to work with in the area you'd like to invest and go out and see properties within the budget you are seeking.

A loan is static and will be negatively impacted by inflation.If you are seeking favorable tax treatment upon the sale look to a 1031, or better yet, an investment in a property wherein bonus depreciation can be used to shelter your gains.

I have a client who's retired on social security with $1400 a month. He has a $250 mortgage payment on his current home. But not really any other debt, drives an old toyota, that type of guy. If they wanted to purchas...

I feel your pain brother!

Hello, investment noob from Texas seeking advice.

Getting the loan from this non-profit was also extremely painful although the terms area fantastic.

I would say you want to start saving some money and/or possibly seeking out people who do have some money. 

Seeking proper Exchange advice is critical.