For example I know many who are now just lending because they are getting 10-12% short term which is far better than any cap rate on real estate. you do not have the equity upside as you do real estate but its a way to play the short game to see what happens over the next 12-24 months and decide when you want to buy.

Which is too bad because in the end, they left with nothing. 

@Matt Wan In the Boston area the inventory is so tight I'm not even sure there's "deals" in the off season.

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

I'm a 30 year old husband and soon-to-be dad in a dead end sales job in Alabama.

You shouldn't worry about that until you have at least $1 million in equity.

I have found enough business and made enough money not to need to expand outside of this market.Section 8 is a whole different ball game but I find the program is unique in that it's a 3-party relationship adding the variable of a government agency.

If you’re looking to continue to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

Quote from @Torrean Edwards: Quote from @Pat Parrillo: Welcome @Torrean Edwards What are some of your goals with getting back into the Real Estate game?

i also had HVAC mystery issues in my first duplex when we house hacked it.Regarding the Daikin Mini Split - I have one in the 3rd story of my current home and it seems to work great for us.