I would study the different real estate investing techniques that you could comfortably afford to get into and find the one that interests you the most and go for it.

Padsplit's answer is that no politician will attach the affordable housing industry because this is the only private solution to solve the housing crisis now. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

That way you are an alternative rental option for those that cannot afford a single family home.

@Julie J.My recommendation would be to wait until you can afford a home with traditional financing.

I can afford the loss.

Hi everyone,I would love to learn from and connect with those of you who partner with corporate hq folks (regardless of the "corporate" buyer) and offer them an inventory, or even one product/asset,  for MTR/Corporate Housing. 

generally, the best product you can use for a cash out refinance is a DSCR loan.

This ultimately why the $100k midwest single family homes are frequently discussed in these forums.....its what many are able to afford to buy.

And unless you have very deep pockets, you can't afford to be that much off....So as has been said....hire a very experienced General Contractor and have them give you a budget number based on your SOW, (plus they will find other things that need to be done that you will not have seen).On your succeeding projects, you do a budget yourseld first, then hire the GC and compare numbers.Then, eventually you will be comfortable going all solo...but it takes time.