The other way to rationalize 100x rent or valuation less 8% (cost of sale) less an additional say x% (so as not to pay market price) is to look at other industries: if you buy a long term retirement plan and you choose to exit before the "break even" year (usually around the 8th), you pay a penalty.

The real estate industry has really a low bar for entry. 

I'm currently a senior in high school and have wanted to be a real estate investor since I got my first encounter with the industry during my freshman year of high school.

To me it almost looks like you want to transform it into something you would want to live in and value more.

There the people with good business skills, an understanding of modern marketing strategies and tactics, sales ability, management skill, industry knowledge, local knowledge, construction knowledge, and the basic business requirements like dedication, persistence, and analytical ability.

Hello BP world, I've been doing my research and studying the real estate industry for more than half a year now and I'm 100% certain that my strategy of acquiring my first investment property will be a house hack. 

Help for Airbnb and Vacation Rental OwnersWhile long-term effects on the short-term rental industry are debatable, here are some things you can do right now:Reduce your vacancy rates as much as possible by offering discounts and being more flexible during this timeCut your expenses by eliminating welcome gifts, reducing amenities and subscriptions or applying for mortgage deferral programs, as discussed aboveIf you’re an Airbnb host, apply for cancellation reimbursement under the $250 million Host Relief Fund available for qualifying cancellations (up to 25% reimbursement of what you would normally receive from a canceled booking)Consider turning your short-term rental property into a long-term rental, at least for now, as the traditional rental market is not expected to be impacted as severely as the short-term rental market  Additional ReadingResources for Property Owners and Agents from the National Association of Realtors is a great list of general recommendations and resourcesList of Relief Programs Offered by US Banks, published by the American Bankers Association, is a comprehensive list of specific measures banks across the US are taking to help borrowers in needCOVID-19 Tax Resources Center by the Drucker Scaccetti tax services firmLegal Guide for Landlords by Julie Anderson, written for the Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors, provides general legal guidance and advice for real estate investors  Please let me know if I missed anything, or if there is any inaccurate information, so I can correct it.  

Real Estate industry can be the answer to your dream. 

He's not saying it, but something about his 4 hours comment makes me believe she comes with a industrial grade agitator.

I work in the insurance industry and as rates have certainly increased this year, most everybody that I have come across have had similar increases in numbers.