Purchasing a house to occupy and repair/rehab is probably the easiest and least risky way to begin investing. 

I read it after I had already done maybe a half dozen brrrrs.  

I also charge them a half months rent to rent vacant apartments.What is a fair management fee?

The good news is you don’t need to be an expert to make your first deal a good one, you just need a simple checklist.Here’s the easiest way to break it down:1.

SFR is easiest as only one tenant.2-4 unit is next on the list and as you will typically owner-occupy a unit, it's still relatively easy to manage.

Half of the duplex as an investment exchange and the other half as a residence for cash. 

One of the best/easiest ways to test the market is by using platforms that already list rooms for rent, like Roomster or SpareRoom.

Quote from @Nick Copland: I see a lot of hosts overspending on their MTR setups — and half of it doesn’t even matter to tenants staying 1–3 months.Here’s what I’ve learned after setting up and coaching dozens of MTR units:✅ Worth the investment:Quality mattress & blackout curtainsFast Wi-Fi (non-negotiable)Workspace area (especially post-2020!)

That’s the easiest way to gauge whether they really know the inspection process and the paperwork.

If so, perhaps you can learn about House Hacking as a good start, which is also the easiest way to get into Real Estate with the smallest entry/investment.