Connecting with them directly will help you get a better sense of voucher amounts, inspection standards, and timelines.

That will be a determining factor for where it makes sense for you to purchase.Regarding waiting - bear in mind a lot of people were predicting rates in 2024 would be in 5% range or low 6s, which didn't turn out to be the case.

I also heard Brett Immel was still doing business in Iowa, though I read an article that says he has been busted for lying during a bankruptcy hearing and may go to prison for 5 years.Would it make sense to contact the S.E.C.?

And your central point I think, is to use conservative numbers so the deal still makes sense even in the worst case scenario.

I was there and we had to work HARD to find deals that made sense.

That makes more sense overall.A lot of us here only buy in vacation areas.

I had a similar mindset and started...in the sense I bought house hacks in areas whereI wanted to live and worried a little less about the dollars and sense and just made sure it worked for me!

Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.

I think it makes the most sense.

Builders can give you some sense of cost and project scope and local officials can let you know if any grants exist for affordable housing, re-zoning efforts, etc.