California is just not affordable for us, but we still loved living here.

That said, if you can afford it and have the reserves, and more importantly think you have a decent chance of increasing revenue with the vacant units then I'd probably go for it.

Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy nailed it when he said mortgage rates have a massive impact on affordability.

Do you have any idea of what you like most about real estate investment, even if it's not something you can do or afford just yet?

Here are a few innovative strategies that have been game-changers for my portfolio:- Co-Living Spaces: With affordability concerns rising, co-living setups are attracting young professionals and students.

Our refinancing experience with Kiavi was frustrating.

Typically, the investors I work with purchase properties in their personal names and then quit-claim the title into their LLC after the deed has been recorded.Markets like OKC, Memphis, and Little Rock offer some excellent, affordable growth opportunities, and I’d be happy to chat with you to explore these options further.

The last one, however, started with many people from two certain neighborhoods, gathered by a local non-profit, who spoke much about affordable housing, being displaced, etc.

Do you have an idea of how much you can afford to put down? 

Real Estate Investment in Canada has, in recent years, been strained in terms of affordability, and other rules creating an additional barrier of entry; especially for foreign buyer.Although I am investor in Ontario and Quebec, I'm not a lawyer, nor an accountant, nor an immigration consultant, so make sure you consult with the appropriate expert for accurate information.