@Anastasia MonroTo achieve financial independence in real estate, focus on boosting savings, improving credit, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, searching for properties with high rental demand, researching local laws and regulations, building a team, staying educated, preparing for property maintenance and management, and being patient and persistent.

One strategy is to leverage the appreciation here to buy elsewhere.Right now the data is showing continued appreciation in the LA area.

Hey Nathaniel, I suggest defining your goals – what exactly do you aim to achieve? 

FREEDOM and Liberty is achieved via DE-centralization!

IS it worth investing not only 70k, but the brain damage and the time it takes to achieve the desired return.

Challenges like unexpected renovation costs and tenant turnover can arise but with proper preparation and management, you can achieve great returns.

Can you pull data on what competition is doing with/without each option?

Hey @Chris Mendoza go to their website, click on blog, and then scroll down and they have 2020 and 2019 data for the Blue Ridge markets (as well as many others).

I’d be happy to assist with funding to help you and your clients achieve your investment goals.

Show me any Peoria data showing appreciation above inflation that is older than data I provided.