On one hand you could sell the property and use the funds from the sale to go and look for a new investment property as you move into your spot downtown.On the other hand, by holding the property you are building equity and the property itself has likely increased in value over time and will continue to.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

I cant edit my comment.The property is off market in Englewood - A very rough neighborhoodFrame SFH 4 Bed/ 1.5 Bath, Rear Parking Spot, Asking $47k, ARV $185k, and estimated rehab $80k.

Maybe look for a sweet spot where you can raise the rent and not have tenants leave and not need to do immediate renovations

It’s frustrating to see laws like AB 468 that seem to put landlords in a tough spot.

Reno, NV, is a prime investment spot due to its strong property appreciation, with values rising over 10% annually.

We have a spot on our application that asks how many felonies they've had and we had an applicant list a felony but then it didn't come up on the background check.

To get back to one of your original questions, I am a member of CTREIA and @Raymond B. is spot-on in his assessment: the biggest value is in the networking.

Thanks Bradley, spot on thank you.

@Jay Hinrichs said is spot on, of course, because these guys are "Super Pro's", so devour all there info. and nothing I am saying here negates any fo that, it's in addition to.