I can't see the reason to go else where to make 1% or 2% greater return.. you would eat that up in travel costs alone.But anyway.. in my mind we are getting to a balance market.. and your correct rents are not keeping up with costs.. so will be interesting to see how it all shakes out in the years to come.I remember when I started in the business if you put 20% down or 25% down and the tenant just paid off your house  forget about cash flow that was a huge win..and why not.. its a forced savings safe investment tax benefits.. etc.. then it became you have to make money on your down payment this is what created that run..Maybe we will step back in time and break even will be great..

Look up Lloyd segal and see if it worth traveling to take his weekend boot camp.

Having some asset (like medical offices) “back your investment” is a little different than wanting to be a silent partner in the local dry cleaning or boutique smoothie joint.

Currently lives in Connecticut, travels for training.It takes about 1-3 years on average to complete the designation program, some people taking 10 years.

With a potential career in medical devices (interning at Stryker this summer) I want to be strategic about my real estate investing when I start working full-time in January.

But that also assumes the assessor has the right info in the database (some don't, particularly if there's been an unpermitted addition or major remodel).There are also certain searching expenses and research expenses and travel expenses that you might be able to include in basis.The legal fees for setting up an LLC are NOT included in the basis of the property. 

I am a huge fan of traveling the world and exploring other cultures.

I may choose to stay investing in the San Diego area (finding private money or other creative financing solution) or move forward with OOS investing in commercial multi-family (likely also using private money) where I can force appreciation.I am out of state traveling on business right now but would love to connect in-person over the coming weeks.

That’s like saying which profession has more success a dentist or a medical dr? 

Would like to eventually have enough $ to put towards my kids education, travel and retire early.