@Leslie Pappas: regarding the load discussion, isn't it the same thing whether you pay 15% upfront vs. paying it through you returns (reminds me of the argument between a Class A vs.

(Note:  The best "seed" money comes from someone else...and it doesn't matter what the cost of it is, as long as you understand the first definition here.)Notice I said it was a (v)...not a (n)...and that's correct.  

@Ryan JenksI bought the A for $400K, sold for $280K to a friend, who later told some mutual friends that I tricked him.....I sold it and bought a SFH in Union City, and got a $400K appreciation since 2012...Deal breaker are like AV got stolen between tenants, what appear to be small repairs in the pictures took chunk of $$$, I know I can get the repair done for 1/3 of the money if local...By the way, my PM was beyond awesome but still all these issues.....

I'm definitely a V, with all the strengths and weaknesses. 

So I would hold on to the house if I am betting on appreciation, but I would sell it, do a 1031 exchange and buy a rental in the Midwest or South where the monthly rental income to sales price ratio is at least 1% and closer to 2% is you are looking for cash flow.I am thinking of putting together an REI group in the Antelope Valley that meets every one to two weeks to discuss REI opportunities in the AV, as well as investing out of state. 

Hey I'm a beginner investor in the AV area and I'm making this post to see if there are any real estate investor in the area to connect with!

A vs.

There are predictions for a V shaped recover all the way to a depression, 1930s-style.For a market "crash" to happen, we will need to see larger volumes of properties go back to the bank. 

Granted not all have huge spreads but it does buy AV gas and puts food in our mouths... :)NO football today so hanging on BP

Ive had my license for almost 1 year and also work as an AV Technician.