1. To afford a $500K house in the US, you need to make at least $140K per year.
2. There are ways to get into real estate without a six-figure salary, such as investing in rental properties or partnering with others to buy property.
3. It's important to do your research and have a solid financial plan before jumping into real estate investment.
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