Thanks (again) for sharing and being so forthcoming with your strategies!

My strategy is long term buy and hold.

Many different strategies to choose from.What are you doing in Sacramento?

If your parents do not have experience and you are eager to learn, you should come up with a strategy with your parents so that you can start managing the existing portfolio and finding a way to grow it.First and foremost I would maximize the property as much as possible now.How well is it maintained - any deferred maintenance? 

I love section 8 but it comes with positives and negatives just like any other strategy.

A duplex strategy is a low-risk entry, saving on living expenses.

I see a disservice being provided in the given example by the real estate agent by not bringing creative strategies on both the sellers and buyers position on this particular deal.

I've watch Jerryll's free video training.

With markets adapting to changing economic conditions, now is the time to explore innovative investment strategies.

I have STR investors in Florida making 25% cash on cash returns, long term rental investors picking up properties directly off the MLS and cash flowing day 1 in various states, and house hackers completely removing their housing payment from the picture allowing them to save for for the next property.The beautiful thing about real estate is there are so many ways to succeed and a plethora of strategies depending on your comfort level and how active you want to be.