Ken McIlroy's book ABCs of Real Estate Investing is a must, as is The Millionaire Real Estate InvestorThe former illustrates the mechanics of the numbers within real estate investing better than anything else I've read, and the latter presents a beautifully simple path to wealth through real estate that is inspiring due to the approachability of it. 

That may be your only mechanism to do affordability check and reject applicants if their voucher amount does not pay the rent amount.

There's a place in California (Container Stop) that does 20 by 8 containers for $45K (2022 pricing, likely more now) with basic mechanicals and finishes in place.

I am also thinking of going back to being a full time automotive mechanic (I am trained and experienced in automotive work and used to be a mechanic before I took the position at the REI firm) and being an agent on the side. 

in the last few months and for the next few months (at least) even though the Fed is not continuing to raise rates (*yes yes I know there is more to these mechanics, but this is a primary reason why this is happening, IMO).

It looks like our county has a list of 400 tax sale properties and I just did a little bit search on their titles.Now I've seen utility lien, existing mortgages, HOA lien, tax lien(ofc), abatement lien, mechanics lien, list pendens, what not.

The apartments have not been upgraded but the structure/mechanicals are all sounds.

And make sure to account for the following expenses:1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance a) Property Hazard Insurance (0.3-0.45%) b) Flood Insurance c) Earthquake Insurance d) Umbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy) a) Water § Sewer § Garbage b) Electricity c) Natural Gas d) Propane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%) a) Upkeep § Landscaping b) Snow removal c) Repairs d) New Appliances e) Make ready10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.), including...

So if a mechanic's lien for example pops up after you have closed, the title insurance may not cover that, which is why it is important to read the policy they are offering before you close.

Friends, family, schoolmates, religious friends, frat brothers, sports buddies, people from your neighborhood, teachers, and anyone you do business with now, barber, preacher, car mechanic, professors, etc.