For example, I live in Gilbert, AZ, which isn't exactly the cheapest place to live, so if I begin to look for a house here in AZ are the lenders going to want to see 300k-400k$ in liquid assets for me to get approval for a mortgage (as the homes in my area are around 800K-1M)? 

De Sota is in Jonson County KS which is the hotest housing market in the metro.

I have the option to buy a 1,300-sqft 3-bed, 1.5-bath house in South End neighborhood of Stamford, CT, from a family member before it goes on the market.

House hacking a 4 plex using an FHA loan would be a good way to get in with low money down.

Second main point: Avantstay has excellent systems to find guests who will treat property and neighborhood responsibly.

I'm currently in a rent to own house we are moving out of and will be renovating and renting.

I’m especially interested in learning from those with experience in more expensive housing markets and from people who used really estate as a way to invest for their kids' colleges.

I'd research how much the rich people from NYC are paying and see what kind of houses they're staying in.

I live in Utah, where the real estate market has exploded to say the least through COVID, so investing in my backyard isn't something I'm interested in right now.I'm looking for a market with houses available to be renovated under $50k!

That tells you mainly want buyers are hunting for and purchasing.