We were very fortunate that the exchange rate worked in our favor upon resale, so we got equity build up and currency advantages.  

If you are looking to get into a small MFH of 4 units or less, you may be fortunate enough to qualify for an FHA loan which only requires 3.5% down (plus closing costs - this will also add PMI which for my purchase of 162k on a SFH was $121 per month). 

I never realized the opportunity that I had stumbled into but I'm in a fortunate spot to really reap the rewards from it now.With that said, I'm going to have to relocate out of state and I'm looking for some advice on whether I should sell for a sizable profit in this crazy market or keep my condo and rent it out as it can cash flow with the current rent prices in the area.

I am fortunate enough to not have any bills.

Fortune published an article that provided a good analysis about the impact of the elections on multifamily market...http://www.forbes.com/sites/axiometrics/2016/11/10/how-the-trump-presidency-could-impact-the-apartment-market/#5f4de0e2514a

On the other hand, real estate fortunes are made by wisely leveraging.

Hey @Mindy Jensen fortunately for me my wife is a RE agent and is guiding me!

If you are fortunate and can find and purchase a house in the short time given, do you have money and time and skills to pull off a renovation?

Hi everyone;I feel so fortunate to having finally joined this amazing community of real estate investors.

Fortunately I intimidated management which allowing me to function without interference for most of my last 15 years.