You might want to explore Athens or Decatur, still within commuting distance to Huntsville government jobs, but real estate prices not so high. 

Or at a local real estate meet-up is another great option.3) IMO (duplex, triplex, quadplex) are best, butttt in some areas supply is limited.

And I know some real estate investors who use Cozy, and love it! 

Overall, this one hasn't scared me away from investing in real estate and I'm looking forward to what comes next!

Ultimately I support whatever he decides, but we aren’t in the real estate industry most of the time.

Hey Rafael, after 21 years in this business as a licensed broker and an active investor/landlord, I'd definitely recommend staying away from condos, especially with those high HOA fees—they can feel like a dictatorship!

You could be making real money by investing wisely.Also, I wouldn't be sure that Cali will always appreciate at the rate that it typically has.

I am learning so much, and I am looking forward to investing in real estate. 

@Khayla WilliamsI strongly recommend against borrowing 100% for a propertyThere is significant risk in owning real estate including section 8 and maintaining the home in a certain condition and if you do t have the funds for those repairs you could lose it all.I always recommend people budget and save enough for a down payment and reserves before getting into their first property.

I’ll be moving to Madrid in September to study my Masters in Real Estate.