We are in a global pandemic and prices are going up due to external factors but the unemployment figures are still not where they need to support these price hikes. 

There are aspects of California where I can see why it's frustrating within the state to live due to different political, or external factors.All the above being said; California has and is still drawing in people even with the "mass exodus."

Hi, I've got 2 leaks in my apartment - both stemming from an external issue.

Considering this move in a year or two once have enough for rehab costs and externality costs.

You can drive for dollars and handpick properties, and compile your list.

So we agreed on an external home inspection and external home appraisal. 

Performed external walkthroughs and get rent receipts and reviewed the leases. 

Don't succumb to external pressures because of your age. 

If you're needing to cover external maintenance then you'll definitely want to add more in your maintenance expense estimates

But I don't want the assets to be concentrated into one city/property management (that's only good for them) ; but we build the portfolio in multiple cash-flowing/appreciating cities.we already have good future appreciation projection before we buy based on external market research, Columbus is just one of them.We've to invest OOS , In our local market, one million could only buy a ruined property LOL :)