Weather and unreliable PM didn't help.

Why would you ignore that while putting all your eggs in one basket.I would put $100K down on a 2-4 plex, $100K into 3% CDs and gold stocks to weather this trade war storm (2018), and put the last $100K into my own business as a LLC that could be used in Year 3 to play in commercial real estate (5 units or more).In the mean time shoot for a 80+ business score and 720+ personal credit score while seeing if we're heading into a recession.

The expansion/contraction of the pieces was not an issue & the edge/grip integrity due to the weather extremes proved to be excellent & did not buckle to contract. 

With the amount you'd be putting down, you should be able to weather a storm as long as you ride it out. 

I would not suggest this route to any newbies.The path of least resistance is to save up money, buy rentals and go the slow and steady route

The sources of money a little different, but once you have access, they are the same weather buying or refinancing. 

Resist a pessimistic outlook in your business and life in general and it will serve you well. 

Pool or pool access is almost a must to tourists her in Orlando, as people want a tan and to enjoy the warm weather.  

Over the past 10 years those three Western states have seen tremendous appreciation so make sure you can weather a downturn in values.

At this point the asset manager wants a decision today weather are not I am committed to next Fridays closing date, if I am and I do not close I will forfeit my earnest deposit.