It got me to a point where I can afford to live a little but also be relaxed.

Identifying those opportunities can lead to solid investments.Demand for Affordable Housing: The points you made about the demand for older, well-maintained properties in desirable locations are crucial.

Chances are they have to rent elsewhere and can't afford two monthly rent bills.  

@Genesis DuncanIowa, the Quad Cities region, Cleveland, Akron, and Dayton are all affordable markets with diverse economies and strong rental demand.

This is for all the 'co-own curious' folks out there.I recently started a project aimed at making it easier and more affordable for people to co-own (and manage) homes together. 

After the 2006 crash, I don’t think you can get interesting options like this anymore but I credit this (along with not spending above what I could actually afford) getting me into real estate and building equity.  

I'll reach out if needed.. as of now I can afford to wait it out.

They do not care.Moving - Sure, find an affordable place that you like and start there.

I'm curious on why you wouldn't be able to afford a multi family property.

If she can’t afford your market rent, she may not be able to find anything else.