But it seems to me that over the last 20-30 years there's been a speculative frenzy around real estate far beyond anything seen for most of the 20th century.

And I just spoke with a family friend that said she didn't have to attend classes in person, and Century 21 just sent her a workbook in place of the classes.

The House was a Mid Century Modern built in 1955 5 bed/2 bath 2,332 sq ft for $316k, one owner who didn't do any updating the entire time he lived there.

The place needs enough elbow grease that non-investor types weren't interested in it,    but its not bad overall and mostly needs cosmetics after a couple significant but totally fixable issues,  and its a daylight basement mid century  so that should I decide to do it has great ADU and DADU potential,   and I paid about 60% of the average seattle SFR price.

Debbie Toothman w/ Century 21: great agent

He has agreed to do the day-to-day management of the property (long term, as I accumulate more assets, I would consider hiring a property management firm).Looking to get some advice/call out any pitfalls in my assumptions:Focus on low cost, 55+ communities in Boca Raton/Delray Beach Area (Century Village, Kings Point etc.)Setup an LLC with my dad and myself listed (otherwise, my options to purchase in 55+ communities would be limited)Properties must have a net operating income of $1,000/month or more, expected rent $1,600-$2,000HOA: $450-$550, Insurance: $50-100, Taxes: $50, Maintenance: TBDInitially pay for all assets in cash, no debt. ($40k-$100k purchase price)For the first investment only look for minor cosmetic upgrades.

I’m constantly second guessing my own pursuit: fears of failing health as I age and deal with injuries, the pressures of supporting a family of five, the nearing reality that I’ll need to change a career I’ve made progress in for over a quarter century, and even the social pressure to remain who you are.

With origins in the 15th century, it belonged to D.

If it a 19 century Victorian in down town or real old building in Columbus with deferred maintenance I start looking at newer units.

Jen Wilson with Century 21 is who I use.