I'm looking into ways to spend my other 4 days off, and I've been intrigued by the idea of learning about real estate investing, economics, personal finance, etc.

Is prohibitive zoning intentional as far as economics or more so other factors? 

I'd recommend taking your time when choosing a market and look at all of the economic drivers that are helping the communities expand.

Things happen and with constant economic changes somethings are out of ones control.Price reduction is definitely the first option.

Purchase price: $675,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Property taken back by lenders in the economic downturn and Housing crises in 2008, in the Las Vegas, NV, Valley.

I borrow dollars from the bank and immediately sell those dollars to owners of commercial income property that I want to own.And then I buy those dollars back over time using the cash our tenants pay us in exchange for using our space.I'm currently shorting $10M and I can't lose regardless of who wins on 11/5By the way, the dollar will always decline in value so this thesis is applicable in any election or economic cycle.Go vote for whoever you feel strongest about, but remember you have infinite more power and that which is within your direct control. 

I always suggest to come to Pittsburgh,  check out the topography, infrastructure, economic opportunities and of course a sampling of properties. 

Will not comment on training but just realize during bad economic times land depreciates the fastest and is the most illiquid.

The hospital did recently undergo expansion, but I wouldn’t count on that alone to drive major change in the area’s economic profile anytime soon.If you need more specific insights on Trowbridge Ave or the surrounding area, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to help!

Reviewing their product page it does appear the $25/month is base with the marginal $1/unit pricing after that. https://latchel.com/emergency/So more economical as the portfolio grows, though very curious Your XP once repairs are triggered since most after hours calls would be “surge pricing” for any contractor they bring in. in 15 years I’ve only had a few of the stereotypical “after hours broken toilet” calls, but I know that’s highly variable by location and property class.