This investor is thinking of selling and breaking even and getting out from the stress they have endured.

It is SORELY needed here in Southern Cal, I have endured the rounds of wannabe gurus, pitch fests and self important realtors that love the sounds of their own voices (there was one RE organizer who pitched a mlm scheme on a bottled soda) sheesh!

The property is lower-income, I am willing to endure the process of transitioning the type of tenant my building attracts and this neighborhood is already in transition to re-building.

I think when I have insomnia I'll read this thread.

I am a US Army vet currently working in the security field, both of which have left me with a lively case of chronic insomnia and next to no time.

It is highly unlikely that all the markets I am in if I am diversified all across the country will suffer the same kind of equity loss if another market crash occurs.I will endure a property management fee to have my properties looked after to keep portfolio diversified.I am sure there are pros and cons to this method and I would love to hear them.Just my .02 cents.

To me, all of those things seem like the foundation for a long and enduring rental housing environment.stephen--------------- Originally posted by @Ryan M.: Given the uptick in the real estate market and strong demand for rentals, the concern I currently have is... are we making purchase decision based on the current strong rental demand, and eventually the tide will shift.

We keep seeing short sales and haven't decided how much hassle we're willing to endure (i.e. waiting a year to get an answer might not be for us, if that makes sense).

Your spirit of sharing your experience will be very much appreciated here.I must say your physical endurance is astonishing, and the goal of swimming from Alcatraz to the beach will be quite a fete!

Endure high turnover, vandalism, never finding a PM to serve your property, etc. while the professional tenants in this area take advantage of you.Option #3 - Spend $500 to have the property boarded up/secured.