There are many people on instagram and other platforms selling courses appearing in a certain image, selling a lifestyle that is not 100% congruent with reality and sometimes reality can strike hard and shatter perceived illusions. 

With a income of 100K you should be back on your feet quickly, assuming you understand how to live a frugal lifestyle and be investing in less than 5 years.Pay off all your debts, save money by living a super frugal lifestyle and rebuild your credit.

But, ultimately, it could work if you don't mind a low ROI.It could make sense if you look at a lifestyle rather than an investment purchase and you're just happy to cover your costs.

Professional staging, virtual tours, and high-quality photos can help them envision how the space fits their lifestyle, whether it’s for entertaining, work, or family.To overcome the “biggest house in the neighborhood” concern, shift the focus to its uniqueness and lifestyle potential.

Kids, lifestyle & so many other decisions all wrapped up in this decision.

Right now, we're a bunch of strangers commenting on your post - we don't know your background, financial situation, W2 job, lifestyle (single, married, kids, etc), risk tolerance etc (not that you should share all that information on a public forum). 

SFR prices are dictated by owner occupants, who are happy to overpay as a lifestyle decision.

I have high revenue from my rentals and have diversified other investments that cover my lifestyle.  

The other one is not in California, quit W2 at age 37 scaled from 2014 to 2021 with 5 duplexes, quit W2 during COVID, lives a frugal lifestyle and benefitted from the huge increase in property values and low interest rates. 

I joined with the intent to surround myself with others in the field and build my confidence and understanding of the subject matter (:I live a disciplined lifestyle when managing my expenses and living below my means.