I've always been interested in finance but housing had always been a rather boring investment.

Quote from @Danielle B: I'm looking to get involved in Section 8 housing out-of-state - in OH.

Be mindful of a gift tax implications if you sell a house for less than FMV.Also be mindful of transactions between related parties when selling at a loss.

A lot of our housing stock here has finished basements or in-law suites, so with something like that you can generate significant rental income for an inexpensive conversion. 

Hey there @James Colgan - Love the idea of house hacking a duplex!

The seller has the two lots legally separated, but due to deed restriction imposed by the subdivision development, found that building a house on the “tennis court” lot was not allowable. 

This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular.

if so, house hack in San Diego. 

But, these broad market studies are so large, they are almost meaningless, in the real world.Between glut of new supply in many "hot" markets coming online, a continually softening economic outlook, inflation over last couple years making day to day items feel cost prohibitive, many average renters are strapped and seeking lower cost housing.  

Quote from @Matthew Posteraro: Me and my wife are aiming to start our real estate investing journey with our first house around June/July in the Lehigh Valley area.