There are numerous first time homebuyer programs out there that would be a good way to get into buying a home with a very low barrier to entry.Hope that answers your questionsStephanie 

Bidding wars have pushed prices up.  

@Glory Dasilva I have replaced numerous pumps on buildings I own here in the Berwyn and Cicero area.

I've done 3 personally and have helped numerous clients do the same with great results.

I do wonder though at 80k a door (1 bedroom 1 bath) on a Multi-unit in areas that are not war zones, is it really something to pass on during covid? 

As I've heard on the podcast numerous times, my thinking was just to get it under contract then have enough contingencies that I could back out if I run into anything, but I hadn't thought about it being an estate sale and not having the option to write in those contingencies.So I guess my next question is would it be a good idea to try to find an agent and get it under contract (if I can have safety contigencies) and what are some potential concerns about this? 

Being the area that it is and the numerous major hospitals, university campuses, and large employer facilities have lead to Dallas and Fort Worth having more renters than owners.

We've been up there numerous times, talked to the Office Manager, and even phoned the City Secretary.

I'd focus on getting a war chest or passive investors, especially in the Bay Area.

I discovered that the current owner has numerous complaints filed against him from tenants and it paints a vivid picture of him being a slumlord(numerous of post are saying don't do business with this guy!).