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.

I look forward to expanding my horizons with the help and support of my new BP "family"!!

Perhaps you can expand my horizons.

lolOr maybe red vs blue on the political horizon.