The best pools are where somebody else does the maintenamce and has the liability.    

We took about 14 months to close this deal and the seller was very generous on keeping the price low.

In case you missed it, Detroit' Mayor Duggan announced that the value of houses in the city increased 23% in 2024.In the last 7 years, Detroit housing is up over 300%!

LOL  a softer way to say this is if your simply looking to become a landlord this is a very easy subject to read up on and learn and understand U do not need to pay someone to teach it to you. 

I'm looking for ways to invest in up-and-coming markets in Southern California, such as in San Bernardino County and Riverside County.

How are you coming up with that much larger market rent for all those units?

Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.

Thanks for the write-up, Stepan!

How did you come to your cashflow number? 

I would keep the brokerage account and focus on the tried-and-true practice of saving up for a new investment.