Right now we are on the high side of things.  2 years ago, we were on the low side of things where money was cheap, and cash flow was easy to be had.Some will argue to go ahead and buy now for a 'no cash-flow, future appreciation' play.  

If buying a rental property, there are investor programs depending on the investor's home country.

Check out the sales data on when it was last sold and if it was recent within the last 12-24 months be careful you are not buying something that may be maxed out in current market value.Only way to remedy that solution is to buy and add sqft like extra bed and bath or larger GLA but room counts can be best.

For those that had SFRs and sold to buy a multi-family, when did you feel it was the right time to scale?

I need them to babysit my kids while I continue doing my rental property, like buying and looking at cost to rehab and other stuff.

I don't recommend buying stuff under $50k just because you'll likely be buying a D Class area.

I actually want to buy a multi-family in Cleveland too.

But it can be done and whether you'd do it, where, what kind of properties you'd buy, ... will depend on your objectives, financial resources, knowledge, connections, ...Also, opportunities can be very different from country to country and within the same country, as it is within the US.Financing could be different, when available, but a 100% cash investment can be more profitable than in the US, especially given the high interest rates.My best advice is to be clear about your objectives and narrow down your options.

Headlines sells...it isn't the quanity that matters buy the severity and landfall location.

I had some cash saved for investing in property, and then the perfect home came along. However, they won't wait for me to sell my current home to use as a down payment on the second home.
If I use the cash I've saved...