Hey @Jan Halasz,I am active in Des Moines. 

BuyersFocusing on the changes around showing properties, t is more crucial than ever to vet your list of agents up front before even considering touring a home now that you are required in every state to sign a buyer representation agreement.

Definitely not too late, but it may make more sense to be in passive investments versus active.

I run one of those homes as a STR.We're now back in California but I stay active in the Detroit market and help a lot of (primarily OOS) investors be successful there.All that to say... be open to your region in general.

Typically lenders want to see activity in the last 2 to 3 years. 

We have been actively involved with the entitlement side of multi-family investing. 

You enter the hospitality industry when you do so, and it comes active work and additional expenses for that increased income.

Although leasing activity is down 63% from pre-pandemic levels, the pace of new vacancies is slowing, reducing unoccupied space from 58 million to 44 million square feet over the past year.Multifamily PropertiesHigh mortgage rates have boosted demand for rental units, with net absorption up 90% year-over-year.

In order to be eligible, you must be self-employed (e.g. providing goods and/or services through your personal effort), reporting self-employment activity on your taxes (e.g.

Here are some factors to consider:SFH: Easier management, typically lower upfront costs, and the potential for strong appreciation in Orange County.Multi-Unit Property: Greater potential for rental income from multiple units, but it may require more active management.