This is because those who househacked actually pulled the trigger and started to gain experience while those looking for strictly an investment were too focused on numbers and returns to get their hand and feet wet.You can put little money down and take advantage of favorable rates. its a no brainer IMO 

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

This allowed Nathan Ward to focus on deal execution without worrying about upfront costs or financing logistics, streamlining the transaction for a same-day sale.

I do agree that in certain areas you need to focus like you said.

Right now, I'm focused on:- Learning the best investment strategies that don’t require a real estate license (wholesaling, rental properties, etc.).- Finding potential clients who are interested in investing but may need help identifying great deals.

My ultimate goal is to use this capital to generate enough cash flow to focus on real estate full-time.

I guess my question is, should I narrow my focus to one REI strategy or keep it broad and analyze each opportunity individually?

Are you focusing on raw land, infill lots, or something more niche like agricultural or recreational plots?

In our case, we are focused on Northern Virginia (specifically Alexandria, VA).

I am absolutely focused on networking at this stage as I devour books, and glad I found bigger pockets.