There's no OKC-based company IPO happening in 2018 (well maybe there is, I don't know) that going to give someone a windfall to enable them to purchase that $3MM home.  

This would enable me to look at overall macro trends first.Thanks!

While it is true that a good turnkey company (which is a company that handles everything from finding props to rehab, then sells the properties to investors and manages them as rentals long-term) with a strong property management team should enable you to basically just collect rent every month, that only happens after you've made the investment.

(Not sure if that's the case in Bakersfield but I could imagine the reconstruction efforts at Paradise is pulling some of that talent away from the area) I do firmly believe if we are ever going to solve the housing shortage homeowners need to be empowered with a pull yourself up by the bootstrap solution--even better with networks to enable such solutions. 

Just like yourself I have a great w2 which enables me to negative cashflow it but if I happen to lose my job I would be in a bind because of this property rather than actually helping me out with income.The only way I think this would would work is if you pay it all cash.

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I'm happy with what that temporary sacrifice has enabled for me.Some people say I'm "lucky" to be in the position I'm in now. 

Since then I have taken courses at Florida International University and worked as a Loan Processor for a mortgage company, which enabled me to understand how financing works.

That enables you to buy around 760k with just 3.5% down payment.

I will add my coach also ensures that they have an investor call after a few weeks of capital raising that helps re-assure verbal commits and interests prospective investors, enabling them to ask questions as well.