Are you referring to personal losses or other people had losses?

I'm thinking now though that it may be more appropriate to attempt that a little further on down the road once my own personal risk tolerance could accept it.

@Tanner Davis If you want to pursue either a fix/flip or BRRRR strategy, it sounds like you might need to find a partner/investor that knows you well and believes enough in you as a person to invest money in a project. 

Plus the average person probably finds Akron more obtainable given funds available.

@Mario Morales - Personally, I would do some research in your target market and search (even it on zillow) for 2-4 family properties and see what agent(s) seem to transact the most in that space.

Personally CA scares me. 

The only thing that keeps me from owning a house for my personal use is the baggage it comes with like maintenance, time and overhead costs.But I understand It'll cut costs and is something I should really think about.Thanks

Looking forward to meeting you all virtually sometime, or in person on a visit to PT. 

I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

Attend in person networking events in your area (there are many in and around Vancouver).