My advice to you would be to explore the increasing number of renovated 2 families vs the $1.2M+ builds.

After exiting that business, I began exploring innovative solutions to the growing senior housing crisis.

Sellers should also be open to alternative negotiations and market timing to maximize property value in shifting market conditions.Buyer Strategies: Buyers should explore off-market properties, distressed assets, and opportunities in gentrifying areas.

That's direction I'd advise exploring, not how to do it all yourself as an island, but as a facilitating power.

You should always protect your position, make sure everything is in writing, and don’t hesitate to explore the full value of your deals by marketing to other buyers.

To navigate this, consider options like keeping your current home as your primary residence while house hacking a multi-unit property, using the HELOC funds strategically before moving, or exploring alternatives like a bridge loan or cash-out refinance.

I’m thinking I can explore a home equity loan latter when I am ready to invest again.

I’ve been exploring strategies like the BRRRR and am keen to hear about others' experiences.I’m here to learn, share ideas, and contribute wherever possible.

Given your concerns about California’s high prices and tenant laws, exploring out-of-state markets is a great idea, especially for rookie landlords.Oklahoma is worth considering!

So, after exploring several options, we just have to hold until our home is completed and then we can look at purchasing rental property.