It’s a very popular way to get started- it’s also a popular way to progress too... you can move on from an owner occupied FHA without changing the mortgage - to another one.

Investors pool resources and skills to buy large-scale properties and split the profits.House Flipping: Flipping house is one of the most popular strategies to get started in real estate.

This model was very popular in the raging bull market we have seen in most of the US from 2010 onwards because the properties were likely appreciating steadily each year, so if a property went into the foreclosure pipeline, there was a willing buyer at the value of the loan or more because the property had increased in value.Now, with market softening being seen in many markets in the US, this straight LTV model is losing ground to a more loan to cost (LTC) model.

@Anna D.Investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA is a very popular way to protect and grow retirement savings. 

Condotels are popular in Florida as well - very different from condos. 

Location & Regulation: Research popular tourist spots, nearby attractions, and local STR regulations.2.

Such a popular investor product at reasonable rates. 

It's intriguing to learn that single-family homes with income suites or renting by the room are popular options.

All of what you said is about difficulties accessing it or getting approved, etc which is proving challenging because of how popular it is and everyone wants to take advantage.

I’ll throw my two cents in regarding a popular investment practice in the Denver Metro area, which is house hacking.