How to get started with very little money.
1. Be willing to work and sacrifice comfort if necessary.
2. It is not that hard to find "livable" houses right now for 10 or 15K. Even less.
3. If you are short on money then move in the house yourself while it is being fixed up. Many houses are really just dirty and need new carpet and paint.
4. Then sell or rent out the house and you are on your way for less than the cost of a new car.
Can't find deals like that? Look harder. I even have one posted on this site and there are many others. SEE NUMBER 1