Not sure where your condo is located and what your current financial situation is but personally, I would rent your current unit out and take the 45K+ you have and find a multi-unit to househack.

To clarify, when I refer to private lenders, I mean individuals acting as lenders.

Hello,I have a property I rent rooms out to individuals.

Economy: Philly has better schools, a better financial sector and job sector than LA (I am guessing but would like some opinion)Cons:1.

*I do not wish to trick my employer or any financial institution, I simply want to take advantage of the 5% multifamily down-payment and flexibility of my corporate job.

I run a meetup out in Mesa, happy to connect there or individually.

I think that you would learn a lot and wouldn't get hurt too badly, but I do not think you'd wind up in a financially advantageous position to buying an existing home.

@Deonte HillInvesting in a condo may be a wise move, provided that it fits within your financial plan and investing objectives.

While my current job, which I was promoted to six months ago, pays well, I still feel like I'm not achieving financial freedom or enough time for myself.  

I don't know what you do for work, but I have seen individuals use a large nest egg from real estate to start a business and change their life trajectory.