You came to a good place to get a diverse group of usually good opinions.I agree with the people that say $2000/month loss is just too much to gamble on growth. 

I cant thank you enough for your advice and now see the culture that BP has brought that we can all succeed together.

Seems like solid cash flow and I like the fact that it’s the capitol with relatively stable and diverse jobs.

But what we don't have is any ethnic diversity.. the state is 94% Caucasian so pretty Vanilla up this way

I believe investment diversity is a good thing. 

We love the Rustic Culture and the shops and treats.  

You guys were SO right about the diversity of housing stock.. and that was just a few areas!  

Some ideas:Become a part time auctioneer associate with an auction companyMeet with investors, offer to bring them good deals in return for a percentage of the equity or a referral feeGet a real estate license now, get into that culture to learn the businessTalk to home improvement companies (only the owners), offer to bring them leads (home improvement leads for windows, kitchens, bathrooms siding etc.) in return for cashThere is a great book that's been on the market for a long time; 500 Ways to Make Money Without a Job, look it up.Put together a friendly joint venture (family, friends associates) to raise money for investments.

I recommend finding a market that has the following: good employment trends (it should beat the national  unemployment rate)job diversity (no one industry makes up more than 40% of the economy - the lower the % the better) good supply and demand - check out the availability of homes compared to the # of people looking (it's called the Absorption rate) a good team that is experienced and you trust (probably the most important because the money is in the execution of the biz plan, not creating the biz plan) 

This was the time when the culture in India was still that people usually moved out of the house only after getting married.