Instead I get these kinds of questions:"Why are the rents so low?'"

From a residential sales perspective, I think it will go up by virtue of life events (family formation, etc.) but it will be a wash.Those that locked in a high 5% to low 6% interest rate in 2022 will now be gearing up to move because they aren't locked into their rates like those in the sub 4%.

If they can afford it, reward them by keeping the rent a little low, but no more than 10% below market.

For MF, it is around $130K (low end, and this is very hard to find and will most likely need some work) to $300K.

They get seller financing with a low down payment.

He approached me about taking a low-interest loan from him instead of a bank.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: The difference is the low bar of entry.

Torn between using my VA loan or use my investment property below to help fund my deal.Been losing deals left and right due to the owner occupied rule with VA.I have about 30k in savings, 30k retirement fund, no debt, low expenses (living with parents until find a place)I Own (under my name) a 5 unit mixed use building (4 residential, 1 commercial) fully occupied.

Some of the projects were with a local partner as well and then the managing chores were split between us.The lending perspective was stiff in the beginning, as I didn't have any experience at all, also no credit score, and that project was only by myself, so the leverage was low, but I could work on a low-price property to start.Fast forward 5 years, I have built a credit score with 2 credit cards under my ITIN of more than 650, and done 4 properties as experience.

If you have any questions regarding the real estate purchase (negotiation) process, the loans you might be qualified for (low downpayment or low interest rate options), or the insurance you may need for the purchase I can answer any of your questions.