But after enduring my first construction loan gut renovation, along with a couple of other partial ones, this issue has been one of my primary mental obstacles. 

I noticed a lot of what people are saying that the experience and the way I talk seem like I am going in without a lot of knowledge, and my biggest obstacle is experience.I am making up for that gap of experience by doing things like this, talking to successful individuals like yourself and everyone else on this thread.

Any people who have worked through the grant process in MI before who can weigh in here on other considerations? 

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).

June 2nd, 2023State Farm and Allstate have stopped selling new insurance policies to California homeowners, erecting a new obstacle for home buyers.

Wanted to chime in here since we've been buying rentals in Tulsa for a few years now. 

Why is Neal still in the projects that he did not believe in, here are the updates I am getting:============= Nov 2021===============We still believe in this project, the market, and our future success.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: The natural buyer of the entry level SF homes have limited cash and therefore the biggest obstacle they face is funds to close.

I think thinking about some of your hang ups and potential obstacles will help you to resolve it.

There are a lot of forum posts in here about people only wanting the 2% rule...Market conditions always curb and accentuate expectations.