My goals with REI is to generate as much cashflow and appreciation as possible, so I can get out of the 9-5 routine, build wealth for my future, and have as much time for myself as possible.Is Southern California a tough market for beginners?

As an agent, I have done almost every sort of marketing possible to generate a viable lead.

This is an appreciating market, so unlike what some of the others have said, any property that generates some profit beyond expenses can be a good deal.

And what is there generational anthem?

Basically the equity is generating return worse than the T-bill.What should I do with the equity on paper? 

The Quit Claim Deed was hastily generated such as paragraph indents where there shouldn’t have been, missing information, and most importantly had the incorrect property ID from the County.  

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

I will need to finance most of the purchase, but if my numbers are correct, it would still generate cash flow even with 100% financing.

to do it right you need a pretty big plot 5 to 10 acres and the cost of said in a great location usually makes them financially not feasable thats why top golf has taken off.. they can spend 50 million on a facility because it generates some pretty good revenue.. never looked at it from that stand point I suspect they are a public company..

This product does not consider DTI but rather the cash flow that the property generates.