I have two "casitas" and a two bedroom two bath 1600' home ready to get installed.

Your plan to handle the strategic aspects remotely while a property manager handles onsite issues is smart, and as long as you log your work and stay hands-on, you’ll likely qualify for active status.

This will cost money to maintain, cost money to manage leasers, subject you to the will of tenants/leasers should they damage something, should someone get injured, your money will be gone (for now), subject you to the will of the market, interest rates, potential market volatilities.. you will need a lawyer at that amount for sure and a good CPA. 

I was getting ready for a second round and a family emergency came up.

Selling PT is very difficult and as a young student it will be difficult to find much success.

I was 17 and a half years old! 

With respect to paying $44k off on your HELOC, I personally think that is totally fine and a great start. 

Having a reliable local team, including a property manager and a realtor familiar with the market, is the best way to avoid high-crime areas.If you’re leaning towards Richmond or have more questions about the market here, feel free to reach out.

“The merits panel now has the appeal, which remains expedited, and a briefing schedule will issue forthwith.

Needless to say a lot has happened since I closed my 16 unit a year and a half ago.