California's housing prices are too high for our budget, and I'm at a loss.I'm seeking your advice on alternative ways to use these funds for good.

My first flip was a HUD foreclosure with no money down—far from perfect, but I learned a ton about budgeting and contractors.

This is because they didn’t budget properly and rent wasn’t high enough to cover actual expenses (repairs and maintenance, cap ex, vacancy and loss, tenant damage and turnovers, etc don’t expect to have any money left over after all of these expenses are accounted for if the rent is less than $1,500/month). 

Alongside my studies, I’ve had the privilege of competing as a Division 1 hockey player, which has taught me the value of discipline and strategy—qualities I’m excited to bring into my real estate journey.I’m looking to purchase my first investment property in the U.S. with a budget of $250,000 to $350,000 in cash.

Some BRRRR Nuances:Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.

Touche' there is that but our product we owned was only 15 million of it and if she was not selling our houses we own she would be selling someone elses.. the point is if you put in the work know what your doing after about 5 to 7 years in a market were average sale prices are 400k and up there is a strong chance you will make 100 to 300k a year and your marketing budget will be a fraction of what a wholesaler spends to try to generate their income.

So with the full fee we counter offered and that busted the buyers budget so they could not get the really cool upgrades the wife wanted..

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

He also visits the properties, inspects them and builds a work scope with line item budgets for each trade work.