I live in San Diego and am trying to purchase my first investment property I have about 150K to put down but am struggling to find deals that meet my price point. 

Those that own it can be harder to sell as the cash flow from the business will cover the debt service for the business, but not for the real estate.Example: I had a very high-end assisted living facility on the market. 

Also looking forward to meeting any local wholesalers or people living out the house hacking dream.Thank you to @Scott Trench for leaving a great how-to on introductions!

You can also do a live in flip where you use the equity to sell and reinvest down the road.

If you aren't going to be living in Texas then it would be tough to do a house hack there.

Talk to a CPA to see how each scenario plays out.A 401K continues to grow in value, but what do you live on? 

Since we live in Orlando area, we are looking at a STR in Disney area. 

Homes are affordable and we're seeing homebuyers enter the market with a lot of assistance available from the city.I’ve been investing in Detroit since 2019 while living in California and own 12 doors.

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Nick Velez: Hey Anthony,I have a few STR's in Gainesville and have lived here for about 7 years now and know several people with STR's as well.

This can be especially appealing for those who enjoy traveling or seeking occasional getaways.