Hello everyone,Just a little bit about me: I just turned 39, have a wife and 2 kids, have worked as a Pipefitter/Pipe welder for about 18 years now, and currently work for the water district for the East Bay area in California.

We just put in a new well, water pump, and electric panel.

Try to focus on properties that were built after 1960The reason for this is because the foundation of the property is likely made from poured in concrete or block construction.Poured in concrete is favorable because it allows for less water penetration into the basement.The mechanicals of the property are likely more in line with today's building code.

It has 4 power, water and septic hook ups already on the property.

Pick your dilemma - tenant quits paying rent and squats in the house for 2 months while you spend $1,000 to evict them, the AC goes out and it's $5,000 to repair, you need a new water heater, or roof, etc.  

The guest slips on the water and falls breaking his/her arm.Thank you in advance and I apologize if I am asking a silly question. 

If the pasture has low spots or holds a lot of water a 1000lb horse can do a lot of damage. 

IF water is on turn on every faucet,  bathrooms sink.

The grass is greenest where you water it. 

The properties are either one street down from each other or are 2-4 buildings next door.Property #1 (Currently live in with my family and I)Purchase Date May 2021Mortgage Balance: $117,898Rate: 3.625%Mortgage payment including escrow: $870.51Purchase Price: $143,000Tax: $3,308Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $110 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyProperty #2:Purchase Date:: April 2022Mortgage Balance: $135,756Rate: 4.625%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,375 (payment normally $1,059 but payment increased due to low balance on escrow because of tax increases)Purchase Price: $148,000Tax:  $4,578Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,400 a month only water is included in rentProperty #3:Purchase Date:: February 2023Mortgage Balance: $118,518Rate: 5.99%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,315 (taxes have gone up for this property as well)Purchase Price: $132,000Tax: $4,522Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,400 a month only water is included in rentProperty #4: (We were thinking of selling this and take profits but not sure to be honest)Purchase Date:: February 2024Mortgage Balance: $139,408Rate: 6.75%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,332Purchase Price: $147,000Tax: $4,130Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,350 a month only water is included in rent