>but quickly realized that trading time for money wasn’t going to be enough if I wanted to create wealth while living in California.I think you are entering a tough market.  2.5 years ago (before interest rates doubled)  it was a much easier market.  

I’m trying to buy a house in Phoenix using a second home loan, putting 10% down.I'm trying to understand why anyone would choose the 2/1 buydown if you end up paying the same amount of money, whether you select the 2/1 buydown option or not.

While I was in Pittsburgh playing football, I got my real estate license and started selling houses.

House hacking was owning with roommates.  

Are you in a market where the costs of the necessary capex is cost prohibitive?

Wow! Looks like there is a lot more movement this month in Dallas-Fort Worth!

Side note, when they were selling the house they considered this space the 3rd bedroom, but during the appraisal, they considered it a loft.

Market in a MinuteEast Tennessee home sales declined 18.9% from the previous month, and decreased 9% from a year ago.The median sale price was $375,000 — up 7.58% from the previous year.Total housing inventory increased from the previous year – up 41% from a year ago.

Columbus is a great market to invest in!

When I click on "90 Days", it shows me the houses that have been on the market for a MAX of 90 days or less.