They had nothing but disdain for their landlord, who they said was the most useless flake ever, and only ever came by to camp out in the basements with his kids and occasionally sail.

My wife grew up in Mercy Ships sailing up and down west Africa while her parents did surgeries and relief work.

You don't need to be a yacht broker to sail a yacht.Seriously, education never hurts, but you'll find several successful real estate investors who never got a real estate license.

They don't fully understand the importance of location and strictly go for the highest cash-flowing properties thinking it'll always be smooth sailing. 

Clear sailing for everyone! 

As for surrounding towns, that ship has sailed as well for the most part.

That ship sailed when he sold the property to her.  

Ray,, you cannot buy lots in fountain square for 4 to 6 k that shipped sailed a few years ago.Plus you cannot compare some large West coast development to anything in these areas. these cities are basically 100 years older.lots in fountain sq are 40 to 80k. to me an 80k rental that is rent ready basically is just about dirt value.the numbers there for 50k lots and 350 to 400k new builds work very nicely for builders. its better than rehabbing those old props..

Although once i got a good crew together that understood what i needed and when i needed it....it was smooth sailing.

Bring it...Once you figure this thing out, which you will if you DON’T QUIT, smoother sailing is headed your way.Get everything done and reassess what needs to change moving forward so you don’t find yourself feeling trapped like you probably do now.