Eddy will come to an idea of what type of investment horizon he wants or should have.

I also have an undergraduate and graduate degrees in Real Estate and am a CFA Charterholder.Long-term GoalsMy wife and I want to build a portfolio of SFH and multi-family real estate to supplement our jobs and build a nice income stream for retirement.We are interested in owning quality properties because our time horizon is more than 20+ years.

I think sometimes we have to broaden our horizons and think outside the box.  

Buy & hold rental property is on our horizon in the near future so I appreciate all of you for sharing your trials. 

I wouldn't buy in the Bay Area if you're planning on selling in a year, but if you have a five or more years on the horizon, I think you'll experience appreciation. 

Hi,Any upcoming Charlotte networking meetings on the horizon?

I'm focused on a 30yr buy and hold time horizon for my properties, so I want to buy in the area that has the most potential for long-term growth.

Look into Gulf Highlands Resort -- all townhouse and directly across from Majestic Beach Tower, Horizon South complex has some units that are actually townhouses.

I am specifically into buy and hold, flips, and commercial, but would not mind checking out a "intro to short sales" or "getting started in notes" to broaden my horizons. 5) What would a BP conference look like to you?

If financial independence is your goal then you should measure every property by the following criteria:• Sustained long term profitability - With real estate your minimum horizon is at least 7 to 10 years so a buying based only on the current market situation is likely to leave you in a very bad situation in a few years.• Located in an area likely to appreciate over time.If a property does not meet these criteria then you cannot afford to buy it no matter how inexpensive it is.