Because of all that growth, rental demand stays strong and you can still find affordable deals in the $120–180k range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow, which is getting harder to find in a lot of metros.

I started from the same place, thinking, “How will I ever afford to buy another property?”

Buy the worst property in the best location you can afford and fix it up to the quality of the surrounding properties, best way to gain equity fast.

It’s what you can afford right now, and more importantly, it gets you in the game.

Ask for higher property tax prorations4. on insurance, if you can afford it , ask your insurance agent for higher deductibles.5.

The city has strong appreciation driven by job growth, affordability, and population growth.Cleveland is great, especially for cash flow investors.

However, amidst a time of affordability challenges, high home prices, and elevated interest rates, the 50 year mortgage offers a solution in bringing first time home buyers into the market and lowering that monthly payment.Tariff DividendAnother new economic proposal, the $2,000 tariff dividend, was announced this weekend.

Bank statement loans can be a middle ground if your business income is strong and consistent.With $30K, you might look into more affordable Midwest markets where single family homes can still cash flow and meet the 1% rule.

." - Just another example of why we have an affordability crisis in this country.

If cash flow doesn't exist in your market, what many investors do is invest in smaller more affordable markets with a favorable price to rent ratio.3.