It's a shame but it's reality. 

You’re not alone—California’s prices make it tough to get started locally, but $30K is actually a solid foundation to begin investing if you think creatively.

But simplicity doesn’t always mean safety.Here’s the reality check: when that “one tenant” moves out, you become the one paying for everything.While occupied, tenants often cover utilities, yard care, and sometimes minor maintenance.

I’ve heard mixed things about turnkey investing, but it’s helpful to hear from someone who’s actually looked at them from the underwriting side.

In addition there is often very little to no appreciation because of the reality laid out above and very few owner occupiers to prop up the market. 

Turnkeys can actually be a solid option, especially if you’re working with the right team and market.

Hi All, After 10+ years in RE tech sales, I am beginning my actual RE career.

I’d love to hear real experiences — the good and the bad — especially from other out-of-state investors.ChristopherIn that price range, stress free is exactly opposite of reality.

Quote from @Adam Macias: A 50-year mortgage sounds like affordability — but it’s really it'll be debt that never ends. lolOn paper, stretching a mortgage from 30 years to 50 lowers the monthly payment, yes.But in reality, you’re paying far more in interest while barely building equity for decades.If you buy a house at 25 years old if you're lucky, you'll be 75 when the mortgage term ends...It’s housing that feels like ownership but functions more like renting — just with a longer contract and a higher total cost.The real problem isn’t the length of the loan.It’s the affordability crisis that’s forcing people to consider lifetime debt as a solution.Until we address prices, wages, and supply, extending loan terms only delays the inevitable...The further elimination of the middle class chasing the American Dream of owning a home. 

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