I relocated to Dallas from Bay area last year and am having a healthy W2 job that I would like to continue for at least 10 years (or more) but would like to start REI and build my own portfolio of equity in real estate for financial freedom.

Find healthy hobbies so you have something positive to get addicted to.

The tree look healthy. 

I consider that healthy increase in rent for this period of time.You can find good deals in Hartford with great cashflow, just need to know where to look and what to look for.

If you had $100,000 to make a career in real estate, and you were young, healthy, willing to learn and get down and dirty, how would you make it happen?

I only rent to (seemingly) good tenants, so I trust that they will keep their pets fed and healthy.

This leave no room for trying to negotiate and have healthy conversations and dialog between the residents and the developers so that everyone comes out happy at the end. 2 - I don't necessarily disagree with your definitions of gentrification and revitalization, because your definitions can fit many of those projects perfectly, but I think if we, as REI professionals, want to not only see change in how projects get developed but see communities get involved in a constructive way (not just a bunch of people shouting NIMBY!)

I'm concentrating on building a healthy local portfolio buying, fixing and holding long-term.  

@Matt Lowery man sorry to hear about your gf's health. I

I have been looking on realtor.com and I am having trouble finding a relatively decent deal that will net me a healthy cash flow.