as crisis hit the market, ppl got scared and stop consuming.  

I didn't have much consumer debt but had a solid credit score and got pre approved and bought a house with only about 8k to my name on the first one. 

@Pedro RodriguesTake a look at modular duplex.Good site on info, sort of a consumer reports for the modular industry.

If I opt for out of state property, I'am looking in the range of 110k to 130k SFH property which have good appreciation and if there is cash flow it's great otherwise break even will also work.

I would not recommend videos sent via text message.If you opt for recording, let your realtor know what you're interested in to see, updates needed, smell, loose tile,  spongey floors,.... pictures are deceiving and expectation setting is extremely important to a successful partnership with your realtor and to secure a great deal. 

Hiring property management companies can be helpful, but doing researches can be quite time consuming as well.

From operations of the business daily and then the managing of projects, it really does consume both myself and my business partners full effort 6-7 days a week.

If you use a portfolio loan, the loan available from the portfolio value would be consumed and not available if needed in the future. 

I will say, I think the MLS gets a bad rap because people get  consumed with the idea of "getting a good deal" and often times never take any action, which is the important part.

But more time consuming.