Right now we are on the high side of things.  2 years ago, we were on the low side of things where money was cheap, and cash flow was easy to be had.Some will argue to go ahead and buy now for a 'no cash-flow, future appreciation' play.  

Or rent and buy another investment. 

I need them to babysit my kids while I continue doing my rental property, like buying and looking at cost to rehab and other stuff.

I actually want to buy a multi-family in Cleveland too.

For those that had SFRs and sold to buy a multi-family, when did you feel it was the right time to scale?

I don't recommend buying stuff under $50k just because you'll likely be buying a D Class area.

Headlines sells...it isn't the quanity that matters buy the severity and landfall location.

But it can be done and whether you'd do it, where, what kind of properties you'd buy, ... will depend on your objectives, financial resources, knowledge, connections, ...Also, opportunities can be very different from country to country and within the same country, as it is within the US.Financing could be different, when available, but a 100% cash investment can be more profitable than in the US, especially given the high interest rates.My best advice is to be clear about your objectives and narrow down your options.

Really important I think, to buy him lunch and chat about both of your expectations.

I had some cash saved for investing in property, and then the perfect home came along. However, they won't wait for me to sell my current home to use as a down payment on the second home.
If I use the cash I've saved...