I can afford the 3+-% down for that. 

They must be using averages or something to inflate the numbers, because you can definitely make less than the stated income (by quite a bit) and afford rent in the various states that I am familiar with.

Tax deeds including finding dirt, dirt cheap can afford even new construction.

Hemispheres and the likes are affordable yet well maintained, a luxury version of the 70s. 

When people are blowing money on things that they cannot afford, I am paying to read global economic news and reinvesting what little I had into something that makes me more money.

pick a time and a laid back affordable place and I’m sure you’ll get at least a small group for soda/beer and pizza/burgers.

I would definitely go for a 4plex if you can afford it since you have use the same loan but get more units. 

The sad and frustrating part is they are the ones giving investors and wholesalers a bad name.

The managing mortgage banker on our team was a developer in Seattle in the 80's - and he often reflects on when rates were between 8-12%... back in the day.That said - to Wenatchee's credit - it's so affordable relative to Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, etc - and has great outdoor attractions that it is generating demand just due to its relative affordability.

@mindyjensen it's frustrating to spend time on a post from a mobile device only to see it formatted in a blob like seen above.