Have my eye on a couple of up and coming communities where investments now will go a long way.

did Bob Kiyosaki open your eyes, OU, to assets - things that cash flow, and liabilities - things that don'tInvesting in single family fix/flips, or long-term rentals is quite challenging even if in your neighborhood but especially long distance.

That sounds right--if you don't report it and pay taxes on it, then in the bank's eyes it doesn't count.

Always keep an eye open for opportunities in your own backyard.

Better to keep an eye on profits than to stop at top line revenue. 

Best way" is in the eye of the beholder.

I keep my eyes open in the Daytona Beach area still and this info would be helpful in the future.

So you and mom go in with your eyes wide open. 

I've been eyeing up buying a second investment property: my partner's parents' place.

So I keep an eye on it and try to buy low and sell high to reduce or eliminate any fee can take a little bit of time but works.