This is because in the last couple of decades population has exploded, but affordable housing has not caught up.3.

We can likely afford a cheaper smf residence however it's going to start in much worse condition as well as be located in a much less desirable location. 

I recently learned that a contractor I play ball with has helped all three of his daughters buy houses at 18-19 years old, helping them to secure a good deal on a house needing work, at a price they could afford.

I told the loan manager I can afford an investment property but he said no.

If you want to be a successful real estate investor, you cannot afford to buy at market value.

I got a quote of 9k to replace brick back and both sides of the house.Video of backside of house : https://photos.google.com/phot...I can't afford 9k at this time, Thinking of replacing the brick on backside and move on. 

Overall, CA laws try to promote ADUs to help address the affordable housing shortage but local jurisdictions can make it challenging.

For one, if she was going to buy it herself she would/should have entered the listing and immediately marked it as accepted offer or something --- assuming the sellers accepted her offer and didn't want to entertain others. 

My first advice as a flat broke person with bad credit is to leave Hawaii for a job in the southeast and find a property to house-hack when you can afford to buy. 

Renters are looking for affordable listings, what do you do to make your listing stand out?