THAT is the #1 thing everyone should learn from that time, NOT to wait for the golden-goose, but fact that most won't identify it even when it's right under your nose. 

For us landlords, you are golden.

And the SC specifically stated in that case that there was no breach of contract on the seller's part, even with an oral agency agreement.As to your other points, I mostly agree -- you don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.  

Through networking, I have perhaps stumbled upon the golden goose that all real estate investors seek.

If you've got decent credit and 25-30% down you're golden, regardless of your personal finances.

Full-time investor, the crowd before said it best, if you are not local simple buy and hold acquisition,simple cash flow, well managed is the golden ticket.

, but i'm not counting on it)Cap Rate: 15.5%Cash on Cash Return: 36%I failed on all 3 of the golden rules here; paid only 7% below retail - Rental rate is lower than the golden 2% - My expenses (PITI+Maint) is 51% of the rent. 

My last move-out was a tenant of EIGHT years, renting at $900.Why kill the goose that lays golden eggs?

In San Diego I'm betting on Golden Hill/Sherman Heights area to be the next up and coming, mostly because it has the existing property type (SFH) to support home ownership and has great proximity to popular/expensive areas.  

Remember the Golden Rule in Code of Ethics.