I think it's about the best time there is to outside of the past to invest and acquire properties.I just recently found an article by Julie Taylor from realtor.com that was posted December 10th that has some predictions on housing markets where "Home Sales Are Set to Soar" with Colorado Springs listed as number 1 with expected YoY sales increase of 27.1% and Denver expected to increase 13.6% YoY quoting Christine Dupont-Patz who is a real estate agent in the Denver area. 

From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.

I'm a licensed RE agent, contractor, and investor. 

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

Quote from @Will Fraser: Hi @Patricia Smith, I'd recommend a few things:- NEVER use an agent who is managing properties on the side. 

I can also document that I have over 1,000 plus real estate transactions as an agent and an investor.I had two transactions that they just kept lying and telling me and selling me you will have CTC in a week or less, From each of those points it was more than 60 days.I begged loan officer and processor to be truthful.Their failure to close in a timely manner cost me dearly.

This can be a sensitive topic, as many cohosts opt to not be licensed, and as some agents and PM's think the law requires a license for cohosting.

In fact, if you qualify as a sole proprietor (real estate agent, broker, small business owner), you can have something called a solo 401k and use that to purchase property.

Quote from @Sarah Allgood: My name is Sarah Allgood, and I’m a licensed real estate agent in both Tennessee and Kentucky. 

Hi all,I have been a solo agent for a few years and recently joined a team with the hopes of learning some new things and try the cold calling aspect.