I was thinking of early operators who can't really afford a bad review.

Right now, you can Invest your $150,000 in T-bills until you have enough to make a move.

Affordable price point and rents for more than 1% of purchase price How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

That would allow you to put down less knowing you have that income coming in.Otherwise, is it possible to consider moving somewhere more affordable so you can reach that financial freedom you want? 

Can I afford to wait?"

BUY ALL YOU CAN AFFORD!

You think people that can afford those prices want some stranger living in their back yard?

You should talk with lenders to get an idea of what you can actually afford though it doesn't really matter if you talk with an agent first since most agents will have lender recommendations.

So even though the total housing numbers may go up, they are not meeting demand for the working class renters who need affordable housing.