Impossible to answer without knowing more details. 

It's not impossible, but it's a "unicorn" deal.Let's do some quick math:Purchase: A distressed property in a DFW suburb that's desirable for a "family-oriented" rental will be $250k+.Down Payment (10%): $25,000.

No matter what anyone tries to say, it's economically impossible to do things the correct (using quality materials and good likened and insured labor).  

Around here in New England, it’s almost impossible to build new housing, so bringing these buildings back to life makes a big difference.

Even if the land was free, its next to impossible to build a 2,000 SF structure including design fees, carrying costs and construction costs for $240K where I invest in Philadelphia.

I’ve noticed the same direct banks can offer great rates, but if your deal or profile isn’t exactly what they want, it’s almost impossible to get approved.

Between house hacks, you could use other strategies such as BRRRRing or flipping to generate some more cash to put back into rentals.It's impossible for anyone here on the forums to state how many units you will need to retire.

Its become next to impossible to make ground up new construction multi-family work.

It's going to be very hard if not impossible to touch those numbers (with no work at that). 

The downside of the 1031 is that it's hard (but not impossible) to find an off ramp that keeps those taxes in your pocket making money for you.Here's a couple out of the box scenarios.1.