I'm in Phoenix and obviously you can see that there are so many people moving from the west coast states out here to a cheaper and better weather market.

Denver is very expensive for a new guy who doesn't have loads of capital so a market like Missouri for example is intriguing for far cheaper real estate but then Id either have to move, improve the property remotely or simply buy and hold as a rental for X time. 

No, it's not cheaper because you get discounts through these companies.   

I wanted to start with a cheaper property I could reasonably afford and also learn from.

Instead of focusing on move-in-ready rentals, consider fixing up a cheaper property (BRRRR method) to add value and boost cash flow.

Do you think it's better to start sooner with a cheaper property to get in, or potentially wait longer to save more? 

Most suburban cities have VERY limited lots and most of those are zoned R-1, meaning only a single-unit house can be built.In the City of Detroit, it's cheaper to buy one and rehab than build!

Quite a bit cheaper than HML.Hope that helps and good luck!

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I just signed a bunch of disclosures from my lender and after reading them it has me thinking, "Is there a cheaper way to do this."