David's Meetups and those of Beau Eckstein (THRIVE REIA on the Meetup App and Facebook) are the best meetups in CC county. 

Recently we realized that we really thrive as a couple when practicing and learning about investing.

They aren't thriving as much as OC now but they all making the right moves to grow the city (and prices are much lower).

I will advise you on just one option that you haven't considered:Remember in Monopoly what happens when you have 4 green houses? 

The new tenant has been great, and I'd love to have their new business thrive, but I can't help but feel that $300 missing every month.

Better yet, why not reinvent your business so that you thrive?

But the best investors survive and thrive through recessions Find the ones who did it last time and learn how they did it.Too many people use the expectation of a recession as an excuse not to do the work, and to stay out of real estate entirely.

Some will thrive. 

Seems like investors in other states thrive with this strategy.Also, low inventory and high prices are a little intimidating.

Purchase price: $155,000 Cash invested: $7,000 Sale price: $204,000 Little Green House 2bd-1bath, on 8500 sqft.