@Suzanne Chan some things will be easy and some will be quite difficult. 

I will soon be starting a new job as an actuary and am looking for advice on how (and when) to structure my first deal.Based on what I have read recently on this site, as well as what I’ve seen while browsing listings, it seems like it’s relatively difficult to find a reasonably priced small multifamily property in the Valley so “house-hacking” as beginner’s strategy doesn’t look feasible.

@Evan PolaskiThanks Evan, I’m reading a lot reading 1-2 books a week my head kinda hurts at this point 😂 but problem is it’s very difficult to find RE Development books very rare specialy in residential developments, not CRE.

Getting large amounts of RMB out of China continues to be an increasingly difficult issue for many Chinese investors. 

It is difficult in my view to dictate a business to a location.

@Brandon Sampson unfortunately the local climate in Philly will make it very difficult to get rid of this tenant through the court system.

. - finding a broker isn't the difficult part, finding $30k homes in areas that aren't D will be your challenge.

Removing junk is not that difficult/expensive.

The range is difficult, currently on the market are 3 buildings one is priced at $365,000 all the way to $719,000.

It’s difficult to bring in a contractor to bid something you don’t even own during the due diligence phase.