As you’re making investments you should always think in terms of risk reward.  

I have reaped huge rewards from investing in the red hot Bay Area real estate market.

On some of these reels, it says "cash flow after fixed expenses".

House hacking is another excellent strategy, especially for getting your feet wet in the investing world while minimizing living expenses.Your goal to invest in affordable housing is commendable and can be a rewarding niche.

Starting in investment real estate, especially with a focus on student rentals, can be a rewarding endeavor. 

We are fortunate that land development is something we've been doing for several decades, but each site presents its own challenges and rewards. 

It all comes down to the actual opportunity presented, and understanding those risks while balancing the possible reward.

Hi Anne,It all depends on your own goals, if you really believe in the area, have done the work and have come to a conclusion that your money is used best in an asset here, then do it.Theres no reward without any risk.

I know probably several hundred co-brokes and I have worked with many as an investor before I got licensed and started a team.A combination of several reasons: Real estate agents are in an industry that is easy entry and it rewards networking much more than actual skills (let that one sink in), because consumers don't know how to vet agents and it becomes mostly about trust - so you work with your friend's cousin, because he said she's great.

From there I told her I was working with the drug task force to shut down the illicit activity in the area and I would personally give her a $500 reward if she identified any of my units that were dealing dope!