Getting pre-approved for a mortgage will give you a clear budget and make you more appealing to sellers.

Homes that appeal to our target tenant segment range from $320,000 to $475,000, so the supply of housing we target remains almost the same regardless of how many new homes are built.DemandPopulation growth drives housing demand.

Am I able to appeal myself? 

high rise condos appeal to a very limited market of buyers.

@Joshua MetzgerFirst rule is you need to "stop the scroll", so as others noted, high quality photos of the most visibly appealing components of the property.Professionally designed interior.  

LA County just had a judge push through an appeal for the law.

Multifamily properties, like duplexes, can be particularly appealing because they allow you to live in one unit and rent out the other, which helps with covering the mortgage while also generating income.Another option is to invest out-of-state in markets where property prices are more reasonable but still offer great cash flow.

(make sure to use the arrows in the graphic to change the timelines)I love visual capitalist.

Honestly, I've learned a ton from Kris, because the way he teaches about real estate is very accessible and appeals to me personally.

But I think as you grow your portfolio "appreciation only" investing loses its appeal due to the demands the portfolio makes of your time and effort.All the best!