Be interesting to see with us having two markets on opposite sides of the country!

But certainly not the most expensive in the country.

Is this a realistic path to reasonable CoC return? 

Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing book is an excellent primer to understanding the happy path for purchasing a property - however in this market it really comes down to having bulletproof assumptions on rents/taxes/R&M/etc. as with rates as high as they are/inventory as low as it is, there is less cushion in your returns if you analyze properties with bad assumptions.

It is virtually daily that i see purchases or considered purchases that appear to have no path to success.  

You’re on the right path!

This progress has been a blessing, and we’re committed to continuing on this path.

Maxwell residential is typically a lot of weekends and some nights but can be better than working over night etc. with your current job.The first year or so in the business you are really searching for what is your path of interest in real estate?

To choose the correct path for any particular business a number of questions need be answered first1.

-Leverages your current momentum and enthusiasm for investing, potentially accelerating your path to financial freedom.Cons:-Requires managing two properties, which could add stress unless you already have a system in place (or plan to hire a property manager).