Its like when you get an xray and the tech can not discuss the results with th patient.

I’m a patient one, but I may be on the sidelines for quite a while during these times.

This is the best thing for you so just be patient & get your financial house in order before you buy yourself an actual house.

Just be patient and it'll be worth it.

Be patient on only buy if it’s a great deal, if it’s not pass.

Or should I just be patient, and keep searching for an owner-occupiable place that fits my situation? 

That said, you can still find some sweet deals in Miami by patiently identifying off-market properties that have been held with the same rents for years. 

@Stephen Muchko I would think if you are patient you will be able to find a duplex with one side vacant specifically so it can be sold to people like you, OO buyers.

Workforce class C housing in NYC ranges from $50k -$200k+/door.Not sure what type of capital you have, patient or fund equity... however a lot of owners in NYC are basically buying the dirt and/or are buying as legacy assets and capitalize on the appreciation. 

As I’ve been patiently waiting to close on the property before quitting my job, I couldn’t wait long enough so now I’m left unemployed still trying to buy a 40k SF property.