Just bought my first house in Denmark. It was a forclosure and I am still in shock that it really worked and that the house is mine.I have done the numbers many times in the calculator, and every way I turn it, it is ...

Always a fair shake on electrical work, was my go-to guy when I was investing in the cities.

Your point regarding downsizing to a smaller SFR and finding a multi as an investment is understood It's something that's not completely off the table, but I think I'd prefer to go the multi-family as the primary residence if things shake out the way I would like. 

Because I can't shake this idea:Let's look at a $100,000 property with an $80k financed.

There's obviously a ton of uncertainties here, but I would love to hear the opinions of others about how all this might shake out.

With the numbers you input, it will take you over 18 months as well.Search for "no money down" in the search bar on BP and you will get more results than you can shake a stick at!

Yeah, I think we're gonna start with something easy, and small and see how it shakes out.

When I read about people who keep properties in California because some day they will be worth more yet for now are negative cash flow (losing money) I shake my head.

Be professional, dress business casual and just go around the room shaking hands introducing yourself.

That either gets a person scratching their head, shaking their head, or laughing...or, sometimes all three at once.