Admittedly, at the level i am buying in at, I am not really saving much money over buildium, but i get a few more features I wanted and with their planned updates later this year it will be really close on other features.  

@Hrysa ZirouI’m no financial adviser but I would focus on diversification and finding out what strategies align with your lifestyle and risk tolerance level. I

Real estate at the small investor level is pretty easy to learn, but the gurus play on those that want it now, quick, no real learning required in 3 or 4 steps, that isn't real estate, more like magic or witchcraft and folklore for a wheeler dealer. :)

The next level is a carrot on a string.

I hope I don't get blasted for this e-mail, but it does require a little in the way of explaining what I was doing in real estate and what level I had reached in the late 1970s.As a previous poster had said a lot depends on timing and location and I have always stated that was of the utmost importance in my real estate career.

At a macro level, I find migration reports useless.

The two aren't mutually exclusive but generally reflect a mind set about what you perceive your energy level is, your current life style and job commitment and whether real estate is a muse calling your name or a vehicle that provides cash so you can pursue your other passions.  

I'm glad this discussion has ballooned to this level.  I

I agree risk and expectations vary from individual to individual, and it's going to depend on the investors comfort level. I

On a personal level, I have a friend who has a severe cat allergy.