I would assume this is not something someone would have a goal for as their living environment, but would have to settle for it due to their low income. 

We are in a semi major metro (Tampa) so while labor is always challenging it is not as difficult as a small town I imagine. 

It's awesome you are considering where you want to be and flexible with that.I'd look at your high growth markets, where there is a diversified economy, job growth, income growth, population growth, business friendly environment. 

It’s a great area to invest but has its own challenges with rising insurance costs, reflecting the Florida wide issue. 

It’s not without its challenges, but if you’re ready to do the work, there are some solid opportunities there.Happy to send over some resources if you want to dive deeper into the market.Best,Travis

House hacking can definitely be a challenge but it is well worth it.

Some are even getting creative with their deals, using strategies like seller financing or joint ventures to reduce their dependence on traditional loans.It’s definitely a challenging environment, but with the right strategy, there are still plenty of opportunities out there.

I’m trying to work with a seller who deals in off-market properties, but they only accept cash or an “unrestricted line of credit” for payment.I have about $200k in liquid funds and want to invest it all, but I'm running into challenges with payment methods.

A hard money loan would have created serious challenges for me.  

What were some challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?