Cash flow is crucial, especially if you depend on it for your monthly income.Selling the property for $170k, which is above its market value of $120k, might seem like a good deal initially.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I've helped 6-7 different investors move money from Oregon to Wyoming in the last 15 years and they are all happy they made the move.Consider finding a market that has a better long-term outlook, economically and legally.

I have significant enough assets and capital that I can make a few loans while still maintaining a healthy stock portfolio to keep my money working for me. 

When the whole covid shutdown occurred, I dropped out of college to help my father's service business maintaining and remodeling residential and commercial buildings.

That’s one of the highest growth forecasts in the country while still maintaining strong rent-to-price ratios.Memphis also has a resilient economy, driven by logistics (FedEx), healthcare, and a high percentage of renters.

How will the fence be maintained and by whom afterwards? 

Hey @Tom Dieringer, so the Expedia Group has a market cap of 21+ billion so I wouldn't worry too much about them.

The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.

Years ago I bought houses for $25k in my market.