(Also, ask them who they use to design it.)

So Cal as a whole, seems to be much more an appreciation play, hence your strong ROE.But overall, and back to what is good for you, it comes down to many, many factors.  

I did not factor in long-term big-ticket capex.Just because it is a foreclosure, does not mean its a good deal.

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If you wanted the REP designation in the future, you can have your signficant other qualify and that would allow you to qualify (e.g. a stay at home wife) or you can take a consulting role resulting in the real estate being your full time gig.

With property taxes being a significant factor in Texas, how do you factor them into your sales strategy?

I just took a course and was learning about market research, like looking at population per capita in an area and average income, among other things, and comparing those factors in one community where there may be a property you are interested it to another community.

This final determination based on various factors such as condition of property, location, and bedroom/bath count.

The fact that you’re now considering the next steps with equity is a sign that you're ready to level up, but it's also crucial to be strategic about it.In terms of pulling out $500,000 of equity for new investments, there are a couple of key factors to weigh.

Market Research: What factors did you consider when determining the potential resale value?