With rates high, I don't see much changing in the market as buyers struggle to afford a mortgage. 

He's the guy who shared my interested and connected us, he wouldn't recommend him as a seller if he had bad experiences with his other properties.I did ask about other properties and he shared about a duplex for $200k, but I wouldn't be able to afford the down payment needed.He acknowledged the rent is low compared to the market and never mentioned that it's his "best" property.1) Agree, but if he's been a good tenant is that necessarily a problem?

Areas like Ohio seem to be mentioned quite a bit on the message boards for better affordability.  

It’s known for its affordable property prices and steady rental demand, which makes it an attractive option for reliable cash flow.

That said, Texas tends to offer more affordable housing than Florida’s coastal towns, so your money might go further if you’re buying properties for yourself and your portfolio.When it comes to family life, Texas has tons of family-friendly suburbs with excellent schools.

I just bought a house that I could afford, did what I could to create equity and tried to repeat that process when I had an opportunity.

The money you invest needs to be money that you don't need back for at least five years, and to put it bluntly, you can afford to lose it all in the (hopefully unlikely) event that the investment fails. 

If ADU garage conversion is permitted I would say heck yes - especially if you can afford it and you don't use that space.

Financially, I’m not in a position where I need to rent it out immediately—I can afford to wait a bit if needed.This is my first time as a landlord, and I was lucky with my first tenant, who was fantastic.

Let me look up for the properties I can afford to buy, live and rent.