How did I survive you might ask?

Luckily, their assessment of the studs (these burly, rough-hewn hardwood from 1870) have survived fine, maybe 80%.

Turnover is a killer so I want them to be able to survive.

I learned that I had to let go of that structure, if I wanted to survive as a real estate investor, because I had to be able to spin on a dime and change my exit strategy, if needed. 

The type of foreclosure and lender position will determine what if any rights to the property may have survived the sale. 

Ukiah has survived other market shifts, namely the closure of Masonite and the fall of the timber industry.  

@Andy Collins Glad you survived what could have been a serious injury.I was just reading an article about Disability Insurance for the self-employed & apparently some of the more frequent claims are from rental home owners. 

A spouse can leave separate property to anyone; it doesn't have to go to the surviving spouse.

If the economy survives the long haul then inflation will have been present and you should gain in both rents and value.If you can't afford A properties then don't buy them.

Had I restricted myself to a particular discipline from the outset, however, or had I succumbed to the pressure and not spent a surviving in Mexico without any money or contacts, I wouldn't be where I am today.Several months ago, as I began my real estate education, I realized that I was in a unique situation, and needed to position myself best to fully capitalize.