Even though your market might prove expensive, I would exhaust all options before ruling it out.Truth is, you have a unique competitive advantage in your market.  

I’m based in Atlanta, GA, and currently exploring passive real estate opportunities in the area.

It’s always exciting to hear what strategies others are exploring.

That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!

I’m currently active on BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, exchange ideas, explore potential opportunities, and provide opportunities through my network to collaborate with others.

I’m definitely working hard to create a solid foundation for both my family and my investments, and it’s encouraging to connect with like-minded people who are exploring real estate as well.You’re absolutely right about Section 8 housing, the stability of cash flow is definitely a big draw for me, especially with the U.S. market being more accessible in terms of affordability compared to Canada.

Quote from @Brendan Lawrence: Looking for solutions to offer financing to buyers:We have a unique asset class that we're building out here.  

However, exploring out of state markets could offer stronger cash flow upfront, so it’s worth evaluating both paths.A piece of advice would be to focus on building your core 4  team: agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

It sounds like you might have some great insights or connections & I’d love to explore how we could work together or share resources to make impactful deals happen.Let me know if you’d like to hop on a call or chat further—I’m excited to see how we can collaborate now or in the future.

Give me a buzz if you'd like to explore this scenario further.