Wow, that’s such a tough situation - I can’t imagine how frustrating that must be!

Quote from @Isaac Terry: I was looking at homes in Akron & Clevand, they are affordable but since I'm out of state I'm not sure about pulling the trigger on investing. 

Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.

Relative AffordabilityDespite recent price increases, Buffalo’s housing market remains more affordable compared to many other U.S. metros.

I wanted to start with a cheaper property I could reasonably afford and also learn from.

More affordable, growing, but not that much going on (IMO).

These low interest rates make financing property purchases more affordable and appealing, enabling investors to secure favorable mortgage terms.2.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it. 

Since I focus on cash flow, I already have the benefits afforded to real estate.

I’m definitely working hard to create a solid foundation for both my family and my investments, and it’s encouraging to connect with like-minded people who are exploring real estate as well.You’re absolutely right about Section 8 housing, the stability of cash flow is definitely a big draw for me, especially with the U.S. market being more accessible in terms of affordability compared to Canada.