I also agree with the cost to build being more expensive then foreclosures hinders new houses from being built.Originally posted by Dion DePaoli:My concern comes from the gap of home technology that I believe is slowing starting.

@Zachary Schneider I agree that LA is highly inflated market, but that doesn't seem to hinder people from buying properties at those inflated rates.

I personally don't do that yet (and may never), but I don't see that hindered by the current high prices of properties.

Will this hinder me in being able to manage a duplex/tripex myself?

.,  the geography of your QI shouldn't have to hinder your selection.  

Slowing job growth in Central Texas, the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the price of building materials and housing development costs, and the overhaul of the U.S. tax plan are all factors that could hinder housing market growth and negatively impact housing affordability in the Austin area in 2018.”Housing inventory increased 0.2 months to 2.5 months of inventory across the Austin-Round Rock MSA and 0.1 months to 2.0 months of inventory in the city of Austin in November.

Ben Hughes - Keep all receipts necessary for clean up, repairs or anything that hinders a quick rental.

If nothing else, that's a huge ding against your DTI ratio that will reduce your future borrowing capability which will likely hinder your real estate investing, especially if you're just getting started. 

I guess it’s that pride that I want to develop my own portfolio, hindered by lack of time and probably experience, market timing 

As for building a RE portfolio I think it'll hinder you You're making good money for the Sacramento area and are young so, without knowing your profession, I'd imagine your earning will only increase.