I suppose realistically option 1 shouldn’t conflict too hard with 2 or 3 as it wouldn’t necessarily tie up that much capital, but I’m worried about either qualifying for a mortgage, or qualifying for a mortgage on a new house, while having a highly irregular and unpredictable income.

We’d rather not deal with that since it’s unpredictable and we’re hoping whatever we do can be replicated over and over on a moments notice.

It sure is easier to devote yourself to something when you're not dealing with the anxieties of an unpredictable income stream, lack of benefits, etc.You've got your license.

Houses will always need repairs at unpredictable times.

The market as of now are very unpredictable although I have a feeling that prices will begin to fall in the begging of 2024 through the spring and in the summer months.

After an unpredictable summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it (msn.com)

Factors like the pandemic, sudden rise in interest rates, a potential recession, etc create sudden unpredictable changes.

It will cause people to react in very unpredictable ways.

Add the monthly savings with any appreciation (unpredictable) and you can see why everyone wants to buy houses.

With the SHTF we are in for a wild ride of unpredictability, which even seasoned and well capitalized local investors will be challenged with.