If you're open to expanding your search, Columbus OH also has positive cash flowing deals at an affordable price point - $120k-$180k. 

I do not know what their price tag is, buy Kohler (Mark Kohler) and his company set up trusts and they are VERY AFFORDABLE and do great work.

I am also a huge believer that with massive affordability issues in cities people will start to migrate to smaller towns that they can afford.

If not, ride out the 12 months with the hard money lender.People have to make good choices and not over extend themselves just for the sake of buying something they really can't afford or that doesn't make good cash flow.

I just can't accept such a constant ever increasing loss, even if I can afford it. 

The wealthy live where they want, the middle class live where they can afford, the poor live in whatever's left over.

😳This is caused by a combination of buyers not being able to afford to buy with interest rates back up above 7%, and seller’s not wanting to budge on their sale price...a standoff.My guess is 2025 will likely be just like 2024 and 2023 if rates stay above 6%....

I cannot afford another above the $16,000 which is why I told her $15,000 was the budget.I also stated to let me know of any extra charges that come up so I can watch the number.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

Thanks Jeremy.I'm going to leave my w-2 job and focus on my health and shaking off the burnout I've been feeling.