Start with a single family home at areas where I could afford and have a stable cashflow    Pros: Easier to manage    Cons: Would have no equity to invest in my second propertySome background about myself:Have a full-time job ($190K a year income).

It's because agents aren't understanding affordability is constrained.

Long-term investment should cover income shortfalls and consider alternative markets outside San Francisco or affordable markets like Texas, Ohio, or Arizona.

For stable markets, consider places in the Midwest or Southeast where properties are more affordable and rental demand is strong.

It's a pretty standard product these days.

Basically you can afford -3500/month which equates to ~$500k if no rental income.  

I started investing locally and have kept expanding after moving out of state, so I’ve got experience navigating the challenges that come with investing from a distance too.Detroit has its challenges but also some of the best potential for cash flow combined with affordable entry points.

Highlight efforts to minimize displacement, such as offering lease renewals or supporting affordable housing initiatives, and share data to clarify financial realities.

Purchase price: $125,000 Cash invested: $50,000 I am currently looking for properties for a newly formed non-profit group that wants to supply affordable housing for disabled veterans in the San Antonio, TX, area.We are looking for SFH, Dups, Trips, or Quads to rehab and meet ADA standards for hold rentals for the disabled veteran community in SA.If you know of anyone looking to sell a property that might fit our criteria please reach out and give us some support for the disabled veterans community in SA.

Using VA/FHA/whatever to acquire the property, personally occupy for ~1yr, then move to the next and put the previous into revenue production.