Either way, there are several people who make this work all the time.

Greetings - I am looking into acquiring my first small (2-10) multifamily property and am wondering how the Norfolk, VA and VA Beach areas are?

Quote from @Charles Evans: For a house hack, on questions for homeowners insurance like "how many people are living in the household," etc... do I need to answer with just my unit, or do I need to list them as well?

It's slower, but patient people tend to make wise investments.

He made a great point: immigration will offset that decline.Fewer people being born, but potentially more people moving in.

I'm wondering if there's enough margin to wholesale it. 

Let people know you are buying real estate.

We are talking artery opened bleeding out spraying the walls, dazed and confused looking around wondering what the hell just happened. 

I myself am also trying to learn more about seller financing and you seem to be well educated so just what I wondered about your proposition!

That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!