I was able to purchase properties in 12 cities just 3-4 years ago that have all doubled or tripled in market value while collecting large monthly rental income that can never be duplicated.The window is closing in most major markets I believe to duplicate what was done over the last several years, however with our help we can help you find the last few that can make your retirement healthy again.

It is not healthy or smart for us to wallow in our disappointments.             

(You'd be looking for the needle in the haystack with lots of active participation on your part to find them. )As I'm sure you've discovered, there are many markets around United States where you can achieve favorable rates of return and be in a healthy market and in desirable neighborhoods.Working with a professional to help you identify those markets in neighborhoods would be my best advice.

Per seller, the HOA has pretty healthy cash reserves at this time and it looks like the buildings have been well taken care of. 

And I am in a reasonably healthy local economy.

I'm recently married and combined we have a healthy income.

Me being a women with a death sentence with cancer & expected to to die, (but that was 7 years ago and I am healthy and alive today cancer free & I'm here to stay!!)

Pretty sweet deal, 147.5 PP, 165 rehab, 450 ARV......we waited till we found a deal with a healthy margin, so when "things happen" we will still be profitable.  

Your selection of "projects" will be different in each scenario.We are buy and hold investors but even among our selection of rentals, we would have different priorities:student rental units - looking for simple. healthy, efficient, durable, and easy to clean;rooming house - focus is even more heavily on energy/resource efficiency since we carry the costs.executive rentals - higher end finishes and furnishings.

I prefer to keep a healthy savings to prevent those "crisis" moments from ever occurring, and I really like dealing with OPM (other people's money).