Timing the market in real estate is no less futile than the stock market.Sure I wish I bought in 2020, but remember one had to be pretty ballsy to buy in 2020 given the circumstances.

It's a no under all circumstances.

Under no circumstance should you try to enter unannounced or without his understanding. 

Circumstances have changed my life path, and I plan to succeed in this new venture.

Circumstances completely out of the owners' control...I share this because it's not something you might consider when innocently renting out an Airbnb for some passive income.

@Ben Grubner In a very limited circumstance we require a deposit.

CJ BennettYou should continue to increase your cash and utilize your real estate investing skills to analyze market circumstances, rental property prospects, house hacking, and other investment tactics.

This simplicity can make assuming a mortgage an attractive option for sellers looking to transfer property without altering their tax circumstances.

The cons are that wholesaling is in almost every circumstance, unlicensed selling of real estate and illegal in most cases. 

Given my circumstances, I'm exploring the possibility of house hacking in San Diego for my first property.