Just remember there are less people that can afford the 1 million dollar plus houses than can afford the $300 to $400 thousand dollar houses .

Or would you be open to other areas not mentioned that may be more affordable? 

Real reviews from real guests are always going to come across as more genuine.After you build up reviews, the unsaid truth is that you can then afford a less-than-stellar review.

Just get into the market (IF you can afford it). 

If I were you I would house hack in RI, specifically in Providence in as good an area as you can afford. 

Affordable housing? 

I plan to leave them enough that they can afford to buy a house or start a nest egg, but I am not leaving large sums to them.

Instead:401(k) loans: They’re low-interest, and you’re paying yourself back.Roth rollovers If you can afford the taxes now, this gives future flexibility.Creative financing: I’ve seen clients leverage partnerships or seller financing to limit retirement fund withdrawals.One thing to consider: real estate markets today are vastly different from a decade ago.. so opportunities may require extra creativity.Have you looked into specific deals yet?

They needed a lot of work and we have been able to get them at a price that allowed us to afford the repairs.

It's affordable and offers strong cash flow potential.