I’d love to learn from all of you, connect with like-minded people, and eventually achieve financial freedom together! 

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

As Sean above alluded to- never pay a seller for your future hard work, risk and stress. 

Plus, we had a family in mind that were looking to rent a house.

Steady pay, you can learn how to manage property and deal with people, and you'll be licensed to handle sales on the side.

Currently have a duplex I’ve been in 3 yearsMortgage 3.65% pmt $850Tenant pays $875Heloc $30k——monthly $291The issue I am running into isRates are so high right now and it’s a lot harder to find another that will cover full mortgage.Does it make sense to leave somewhere that it is full covered to go to one that is not?

Even one vacancy or non-paying tenant could potentially be a major problem.And yes, there were vacancies, and non-paying tenants, and major problems.

But real estate will pay you money today and real estate will pay you even MORE money tomorrow. 

Purchase price: $320,000 Currently have a long term renter, the rent pays the mortgage and other expenses but provides no cash flow.

It would be great to connect with like-minded individuals and support each other in our real estate endeavors.