This is weak thinking because prices have out paced incomes exponentially (see deleverage in Dalio's video).  

@Shawn Kalakota  not to disagree with you but no all of Aussie land has performed that way.. there is price correction going on in Western AU right now  Perth.. their economy tied to mineral extraction which is down.Eastern is about like you say.. although one being a US citizen would want to look at tax implications.. its not like US and don't think there is ability to 1031 if you make a big move up.although I like the paying rent every week like they do there and no check's every one has electronic banking so its not the weak renter we have in the US rental markets. 

Its the weak hands that end up losing.

Alternatively I knew all my strengths, and definitely my weaknesses.

Ask them how they handle a weak title chain, title insurance and hazard insurance and mortgage DOS risk. 

My weakness is I'm too nice and that has cost me $$$ over the years. 

There's a shortage of units for rent and those with weak credentials are now at the end of the line.

@Jennifer Fernéz Low money down plus weak credit is a bit of a double whammy but not insurmountable.

However, the main thing I took away from my time in school was the importance of surrounding myself with people who have complementary skills where I am otherwise weak -- therefore, I would love to hear some recommendations of local attorneys you might recommend? 

My conclusions were basically that people who have taken a personal finance course on average had improved financial outcomes, but it was a weak predictor.