My wife and I moved to town about 5 years ago and have really enjoyed living and investing here in BCS. 

I’d love to get your input on my options.Background:Age: 34Location: San Diego, CACurrent Living Situation: Renting a beautiful apartment across from the beach for $3,200/month.

I join Bigger pocket a few months back when my wife and I decided to no longer allow the Salary bribe control our lives.  

If you are looking to build quick capital and another full-time job, then flipping may be the answer...if you are looking for a slightly more passive approach and looking to build that long-term wealth, buy&hold'ing is maybe a better strategy.I've found introspecting on where I want to go long-term has helped clarify my short-term path...The beautiful part is Chicago offers all options at affordable prices general speaking compared to other metro areas.

My father even brought me along to ask for private money lending at peoples homes. 005 bought my first home in Louisiana, turned into a rental and moved to Fort Worth Texas and bought my first brand new duplex in 2008.Educated myself and bought real estate investment courses and settled on Armando Montelongo‘s flip this house completed that course and bought my first 2 fix and flip in 2009 sold one in 2009I did not farewell during the housing market crash, simultaneously lost my job due to the Event Horizon oilfield disaster.My lovely wife and I now purchase real estate in San Jose Del Cabo Mexico with our cash and build with our money as well.

I have done flips, buy and hold, LTR/MTR/STR, and I have house hacked every home I have ever owned (even though it annoyed my wife).I would love to answer any questions that you may have, especially in regards to the "house waking" strategy.

My wife and I are both currently public school educators and I also happen to be a coach.

James didn't mention it but his wife Erin is an expert in this space.

My wife and I just closed on a lake home in Wisconsin and are looking to hire a management company.

Checking in with the BP public on this...wife and I just bought and moved into a SF this May at 6.812% and the monthly payment (4319 all in) is pretty painful.