Hello all, I am new to the community as well as being the lead in real estate investments.My sister and I currently hold 3 properties next to each other in Riverside County, California (we'd like to get them in an LLC...

Long-term planning allows for steady growth, compounding returns, and the flexibility to adapt to economic and societal changes.

I plan to negotiate the rent and I want to present my proposal to show how I’ll manage the property responsibly.

Speaking with a lender is a good plan, they can help you plan for the future.  

I'm more concerned about appreciation and equity so I'm willing to trade the cash flow for it, but I don't want to be in a situation where I'm barely breaking even and the stress that comes with it.Looking for ideas how I can tap into that equity to grow my portfolio but still getting some kind of cash flow to be able to make the monthly payments1.

Sober living hasn't much of a foothold in NE GA from what I can tell, but there is a lot of need for traveling crews that work in specialized areas of the trades. 

@Tonio PearceYes you should create a business plan.

When I was 22 I had to move from my home town to Las Vegas in pursuit of HVAC trade school.

Find out why, see if you can learn/hire to fix that problem, and you might have found your niche.Do you know anyone or have a family member that is licensed in one of the trades? 

Thanks Josh, plan currently is to keep employer HSA and then open up a second HSA myself with better investment options.