I bet no more than 5% of the population is in high fire risk areas.  

I’d love to have real estate provide some financial freedom/flexibility and create a portfolio that I could eventually get my kids involved with and pass down to them, but I end up feeling frozen/stuck based on the factors above. 

Though I know it's possible for rent and prices to go down, I'm willing to bet this city is here to stay. 

Almost like trying to bet on the next Amazon.

I don't know enough to bet on a particular block when looking at deals, so if that is the situation I may need to look elsewhere. 

@Danielle DeCormisKey would be to find a DSCR lender that would allow for a second and then with that loan do you still meet dscr ratioA better bet would be to bring in an equity partner

i know that might mean you don't get this specific card.I have found AmEx to be more flexible than other companies, if that helps. 

**On-Market Deals**: For on-market listings, you have more flexibility.

I was born and raised in Idaho and I would bet my life savings that 9 out of 10 people when faced with an incident where they need to act quickly and correctly with a gun and actually shoot at someone would either a.

Tax Strategy: Making the 2017 tax cuts permanent to stimulate investment and consumptionMarket implications under Trump include potential for accelerated price growth in existing homes, increased private sector development opportunities, and more flexible lending standards through GSE privatization.Similarly, clever allocators of capital may want to focus on market rate housing and more aggressive development opportunities while considering GSE privatization impacts under a Trump administration.Regardless of who you support or which way you lean, both candidates acknowledge the need for increased housing supply.