Within a year, the property was cash flow positive and had appreciated significantly.For you, I’d suggest:Look into ADU laws - They’re a game-changer in San Diego, especially if your partner is handy with renovations.Expand your market - @Dan H. makes a great point - it's a competitive market here!

BRRR can definitely seem like a beast at first, but once you get rolling, it’s a game-changer.

Like @Sarah Miller and @Marcy Albrecht said, you can buy places within the city limits but it's still about location. with that said, i'm always looking out for my end game. one of the issues with buying in certain parts of canton is that when you decide you're done, you may not be able to unload your properties.

Their videos, webinars and web content have been a huge help in presenting what the concept of shared ownership looks like in real life.  

These types of loans typically require at least a 10-20% down payment, as lenders want to see that you’re financially committed to the project.There are ways to get creative but they still require some form of skin in the game. 

Follow Createdinero and intelligentcredit for free game and breakdowns on this.

I recently came across a piece in Forbes talking about how quickly rental dynamics can evolve when population growth spikes.I’m based in Phoenix and have been in the real estate game for three decades, and a close friend of mine recently reminded me how the right connections can shape your entire strategy.

Glad you enjoyed even if your end game is different. 

Gotta have some skin in the game. 

It seems we are facing a similar problem; real estate is not just a numbers game, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors.