It certainly shows how a stream of income is MUCH more valuable than a pile of money.  

However, it comes with higher risk and upfront costs.If you prefer diversification, using equity for a down payment on a new property spreads your risk and potentially opens up additional revenue streams through rental or appreciation.It comes down to your risk tolerance and long-term goals.

With their job growth and vibrant culture, they attract a steady stream of renters.North Carolina: Charlotte and Raleigh are on the rise!

But I view that portfolio as what I DID and I'm trying to find the next strategy to move to so I can create an additional stream of income on what I'm DOING.I feel like the building thing is solid. 

You can probably get a construction loan to build on it, but just to buy without an immediate building plan on just to speculate that land prices will go up, unlikely, as there's no income stream. 

It's one of the few routes besides Big Sur that you are directly on the Pacific Ocean and a big reason why there is a steady stream of tourists for luxury STR's. 

I gestured, and said come on let me improve your day a little bit and get you some coffee, and maybe something a little sweet to raise your blood sugar to help you will feel better.

We needed a larger home for our family, that would be functional for multi-generational living with our kids and our parents.This is our forever home family compound, so we have no intention to sell and hope to continue improving and creating new streams of income from the property.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We purchased for $95K, we put about $50K into it, it's currently rented for $2500/monthHouse 2: We purchased for $95K, we put about $80K into it, it's currently rented for $3500/monthCurrently working on finishing the rehabs for the remaining two houses.This is our forever home family compound, so we have no intention to sell and hope to continue improving and creating new streams of income from the property.

For one thing there  are no tax cert sales on the west coast save AZ.. but people streamed back to put their CC up to take the advanced course.. nothings changed since I went to my first one of these in the 80s..