Just get yourself in the game and own the roof over your head with a monthly mortgage you can afford comfortably, anything beyond that rent the other rooms out if there are any.

If you've got the backbone to hold up to any challenges this situation might bring about, you could potentially get a pretty good deal on the house. 

My name is Tom, I am a working professional who is ready to get into the game of REI and ditch the 9-5. 

If I could buy and hold a Courtyard District Historical Apartment Building right there on the north side of Fountain right before one spills over down La Cienega into WeHo it would be heaven for me.Also, you can get a lot of location use out of your exteriors because you would have both the "Old Hollywood" and "Hip Youngster Who Found a Cool Historical Place to Live" looks for film and TV.

Real estate is a long-term game, and if you bought it earlier, then it works out fine.

Finally, play the long game.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Kansas City.

I have done a few residential buy and hold investments, but I am wanting to get into commercial real estate and apartment syndication. 

In Reno, NV having an experience at the house like a yoga room, fire pit, pool table, game room, kids play room might be more appealing.

We see CRTs as an end game for some investors who have already competed one or several 1031s.