But what you do when you just start out, with lots of options out there (that come with risks to burn a lot of cash really fast, when you shouldn't do it)?

It's the land/location increasing in value - not the home itself, in my personal experience and opinion Hey Jeremy,Interesting enough, manufactured homes in parks don't appreciate as fast. 

I talked to a girl from Asia today about development deals in our market in columbus through a visa fast track program from Vietnam. super interesting. hop on linkedin too great place to look at lots of structures and learn. super transparent no BS. we do city of columbus and city of miami 

It happens fast if you're determined and willing to learn.

You can find some deals around the area but they go fast especially when they are already turn key. 

Like I said though, I'm not very familiar with that area, I just see the listings come up and they're much cheaper than lower Bucks.Duplexes are pretty hard to come by because they get bought up so fast.

So fast forward to year 2020! 

I have family in the Chicagoland area and looking into the Milwaukee area because it seems to be fast growing and I'd like to get my feet wet.

Do you need a fast close? 

West Town is a GREAT neighborhood and you will see solid appreciation for sure...I've found it easiest to ask what my end goal is, how fast I want to get there, and what personal sacrifices will I need to give up to get there in the desired time.However, I am not following why you would move UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE  the new house and it's a PERSONAL PREFERENCE.If you want to invest why not use the 20% down payment on an investment property and stay in your current home?