I feel if I was a distant landlord and didn't know the guy that well, he might have put up some resistance.

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Once the Condos are being sold for more than the Single Families it seems the ether is wearing off and a correction occurs.HoweverRight now they say that nationally we have the lowest inventory since it's been tracked (1959) and with the large growth in population we'll continue to see Sales Price exceed Listings Prices and DOM to remain low.So it might be time to "cull the herd" of any dogs you have, only get into short term projects and always check for opportunities in more resistant areas e.g.

With the previous two vinyl plank installations, I haven't been too impressed with its scratch resistance. 

I would not suggest this route to any newbies.The path of least resistance is to save up money, buy rentals and go the slow and steady route

Resist a pessimistic outlook in your business and life in general and it will serve you well. 

If your current family/living situation will allow it the path of least resistance would be to owner occupy a 2-4 unit property.

Cash/Deposit for Keys is the path of least resistance. 

In many ways It is slowly following horrible California examples, but it’s resisted most of its real estate ideas. 

Pros:Strong cash flowMajor affordable housing shortage in the countryBarrier to entry - zoning prohibits new parksPride of ownership - the residents own the homeLower operating costs - the residents own the homeLower touch - the residents own the homeSticky residents - costly to move a homeEasy to raise rents - costly to move a homeRecession resistant asset class - affordable rentLarge private equity funds are entering the space - drive prices upMom & pop ownership - opportunities to improve NOI and valueLower entry cost per door - less capital neededCons:Not sexy - smaller resale pool (but that's changing)Stigma - some counties try to stop operations (poorly operated parks, criminal activity)Stigma - some people don't want to live in oneLower credit quality residentLess appreciation potential, unless forcedNiche investment - helps to have scale to properly operateMany banks don't understand it - tougher to financeOlder assets in many cases