If you want it quicker, then you will need to be a bit riskier with your real estate endeavors.Keep planning, lives a very modest life, save as much as you can, make smart real estate investments.  

@Theresa HarrisTheresa get the "Thinking Outside the Box" Award of the day.That is smart!

I use ownerreservations.com based on what I read on several forums Use a dynamic pricing service such as wheelhouse or pricelabs or Beyond pricing.Use Smart locks.

But network smart - there's an 80/20 rule to networking - IE: 20 percent of the people will bring you 80 percent of your business. 5) Keep learning. 

@Caleb HeimsothI Have learned there is a difference between arguing over what is right in your mind and what is Smart business.

Just be smart and don't let your emotions about "losing a good deal" force you to make bad decisions.Good luck

Would it be smart to use an FHA loan on a house that I won't be living in full time but then looking to rent it after the first year? 

Is it smart to invest in mutual funds?

I’ve been using their site for listings, my smart move for background checks and Cozy for payment.  

I've seen a lot of similar things.Obviously the intent is this allows greater access for people with disabilities, for example a wheel chair.