If there is a drop the already financed property is safe as long as it cash flows itself.

Current rates are in the 4's on a 30 year fixed, so not heinous and since you don't qualify for conventional financing, this is your next best bet. 

Real estate is a long-term investment that remains a stable and safe option.

Best bet might be regional banks.

Full appraisals post pandemic are few weeks out so desk appraisals are your best bet right now.

Your best bet is to find one agent who is a good fit for you, and work with that person exclusively.

I think your best bet for buying foreclosures with a loan is actually buying PRE-foreclosures (Before the auction date).

If you want immediate cash flow CA is not the best bet.

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Contrary to the original post I think that real estate is really a safe investment, rather than a high return one (if you want very good returns, as with every investment, you need to put your time and effort into learning the ins and outs of the industry).