I work in tech and she just started a new job here for the state. 

That was the right move for us at the time, but let me tell you, boy oh boy does it hurt every time I realize i sold a 3 bed 2.5bath home in dublin schools that I bought for under $200K...its the one that got away and honestly will haunt me forever...or until i go back and get it again...but seriously find a way to keep that thing fo the long term especially with that rate. 

I reach out just to help as I'm a local agent/investor here in the area; and my focus is primarily on investment properties with my clients.

Looked at them several years ago.  

Yea the area doesn't look like it will appreciate much, I mainly look for cash flow.  

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

@Marissa Eskridge Looking at the car of the prospective tenant could work, but my Dad was a hoarder, and my Mom kept her car immaculate.

The rules have changed here in PA, and I dont want you diving in without the right info. 

This now leaves me in the situation of having an excellent renter but no security deposit -- three months into his tenancy.