And as in many other areas, my understanding is that the primary affect that COVID has had is a reduction in inventory (especially early on, potential sellers held off rather than having strangers constantly in their home!)

(I say single, because -- to be blunt -- sometimes female loved ones aren't always psyched to live with four strangers for obvious reasons.)You could also buy a duplex or a home with a basement unit and short-term rent (or Airbnb) that space, which can bring in good cash flow and give you some privacy that taking on roommates can't always do. 

@Danielle Lindblom it ultimately depends on your comfort level in living with strangers. 

Scenario Two - Someone has inherited a million dollars and has no experience at all in which case they DO NOT need to be seeking internet advice from strangers, haha, they need to speak to an accountant to square them away. 

As a new agent with no experience, these are the folks who know and trust you already and will be more willing to work with you than a stranger. 3.

I've been nothing but professional and respectful to a total stranger who I know from nowhere.

Did you want to get together with these strangers for dinner?

That's a lot to ask of a complete stranger!

Never take online legal advice from strangers."

Nicole Frawley I would never bring strangers into my immediate dwelling area with kids involved and even without kids I would be extremely cautious about moving a stranger into my house being married.