We are already surrounded on three sides by urban zoned homes.My neighbors and I have been approached by two individuals, one is a neighbor who is a real estate agent, and the other one a friend of a neighbor, who works with a real estate attorney; both individuals asked us to join them in working with the 5-6 developers they have approached.

Reach out to me if you're in one of our markets or just really into MTRs like we are :) yeehaw!  

Unless you're direct to a seller, you'll often find yourself with tight margins which equates to losing in the end.Here in Texas, I’ve gone through hundreds of deals this year and maybe half a dozen deals were worth the investment.

We started with like 15 and we are now up to 135 (not including their parents that call).   

I think the truth that your post brings is in the level of sophistication and market insights of the investors and investment sponsors that are prevalent on these forums, the amount of money we are talking about, and the general idea that real estate, even when directly owned, is passive in nature.

A lot can happen in 12-years and we are currently in an inflationary environment where the rates don't seem to be going down with the Fed lowering short term interest rates.  

Action will always trump inaction - I have made mistakes, but this deal has taught me a ton, AND we are making money on the deal.

Here’s a quick take on each option:Sell and buy in SoCal: This offers simplicity and high appreciation potential, but with all capital tied up, it limits flexibility if the faculty housing waitlist falls through.Keep current home as a rental, downsize in SoCal: This maximizes long-term profit through appreciation of both properties but might feel tight financially and in space.

No, we are not interested in duplexes at the moment. 

We are in Lake Balboa in the City of LA.I'm considering giving my landlord an offer to buy before we move.