The beauty of knowledge is it can be leveraged.

@Nathan GuyetteThe beauty of real estate is that you can depreciate the property minus the land over 27.5 years, depending on how much you are collecting in rent, you will likely pay little to no taxes after deducting real estate taxes, mortgage interest, deprecation and any repair and expenses.

I wouldn't change anything because I know where I have been pointed me in the direction of where I am going, and the view is beautiful. 

Nola is beautiful but also a stepping stone and it looks like the next promotion at my company would be to Tamp Bay / St Pete, Florida area, in 18 - 24 months, so that's where I'm more likely to invest.What I'm interested in:(1)  buying and living in a 3- or 4-family bldg(2)  buying and living in a 5- or more fam bldg - but what sort of creative financing would I need to make that happen?

San Diego will have its dips but overall ppl aren't going to move away from beautiful San Diego!

It has been very gratifying to take something that was an eye sore and turn it into a beautiful home for someone. 

I am an ARMY combat veteran of 6 yrs. and a father of three beautiful girls.

Multiple offers at the same price and an appraiser won't support the price.Full story:Flipped 1827 Hepler Dr, Warsaw, IN (look it and how beautiful it is...)Listed 154,900 Under contract at 150K within a week and half after many showings and a different offer from a buyer without real credit approval. 

Thanks @Corby Goade  - my property is beautiful.

hello beautiful people!!!