Austin is a bit more like gambling right now.

Convenience, knowledge, speed, and accuracy should all be top priorities.

Seize the equity now, but is it better to get a cheaper invesment property to make a ****** $200 a month with loan paydown in a poor neighborhood, or purchase another property I can afford in an area that does not take big hits in the down turn, and appreciates well. essentially I am gambling on appreciation.I am getting paid 3k a month this year alone in appreciation, it wont always be that way.

What if you and your investors could conveniently and cost effectively diversify into single family rental homes and apartments in one dwelling & one community with one set of rental and maintenance overhead?

I don't recommend buying only to sell in a few year though, that's taking a gamble.

But you are still gambling on the criminal aspect if you can't find a resource from their country.

Not only do you have the ability to network with other investors, you can also access free online courses and videos at your own convenience.

However, my real estate business partner and (conveniently) twin brother @Clay Manship learned at a very young age that opportunities tend to present themselves to those whom relentlessly pursue them.

Maybe we can find a spot convenient for us to meet.

Ive seen debates about whether to "gamble" with appreciation.