So, yes -- I've used/am using some private money, but I have barely done the real work of reaching out to my bigger circle.

It seems like 2006 again- many investors are willing to hold onto properties that just barely cash flow or don’t at all with the expectation of continued high appreciation.It doesn’t mean the deals aren’t out there- it just means you may have to change your criteria. 

You can barely walk in the bedroom because there is so much stuff everywhere.

Also while the index averages are down, a lot of individual stocks barely took a hit, my BofA stock saw a .74 cents decline, my Wells Fargo was down 1.11 This isn't a bad day if you bought right just like a down RE rental market if you bought right.

So you’re going to pay PMI because again, FHA loan, won’t cash flow, and you barely have reserves for emergencies.

I initially hated our condo investments as for the first few years they barely cash-flowed with maintenance, condo fees etc. 

I work construction gigs as a carpenter and rehabbed my entire house down to the bare bones so I know all about that.I just bought "Housebuilding" A Do-It-Yourself Guide by R.J.

Barely cash flowing at this point.

You will also learn to appreciate when a real estate agent is actually doing their job correctly, vs the large number of agents who just show up and do the bare minimum.What prompted me to take the course was that my first agent was not very good, but I couldn't actually truly assess and understand that without knowing myself, now I can confidently say that she wasn't very good, (lucky me, lol).Short Answer: There's not a glaring reason I can think of to not educate yourself on it, even if just for education's sake.I can't provide info on the 2nd part as I'm just not as familiar with specific MA to CT reciprocity and requirements.

I thought about renting but would barely make the mortgage, which doesn't seem smart to me.