I recognize that these are short-term effects triggered by recent events.Beyond these immediate factors, how do global conflicts, especially those involving the US directly, impact the housing market and investment properties?

Way to go @Tyler Bennett, Recognizing opportunity, taking action, and turning a side hustle into a real business💪🏽

thank you , Kiernanits nice to know there are good people out in the world and break the habit of only relying on oneself  to get things done!

That raises a big strategic question for us:Option 1: Buy a primary residenceStop paying rentLock in a property in SoCalPotential appreciation upsideAccess to primary residence financingPotential tax advantages (including 2-year capital gains exclusion)Option 2: Skip primary, go straight into rentalsDeploy capital into short-term or long-term rentals (likely out of state for better cash flow)Focus immediately on building income-producing assetsMaintain flexibility while rentingOur priority long-term is cash flow and building a scalable portfolio — but we also recognize the potential stability and tax benefits of owning our primary.For those who’ve faced a similar fork in the road:Did buying your primary first help or slow your investing journey?

This shocking truth opened my eyes to the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date financial statement to secure financing.To navigate the world of real estate financing, it's essential to recognize market preferences and loan-to-value (LTV) restrictions.

Wayne sourced the opportunity through direct market activity and recognized the spread early.

I recognize this is a sample size of one which is the smallest sample size.  

Hey There @John Friendas - Recognizing that you need help is such an important quality. 

Use the time to rebuild credit, stack cash, and learn your local market so you recognize a good deal when it appears.Owner financing can work too, but it usually involves a negotiated down payment and seller-held loan, often with a balloon in a few years.

You could form an LLC and recognize the income (and respective expenses) through that entity... but it would yield the same result.