I highly doubt I will ever see my money again.

I'm not bullish where I live, Portland, OR (high prop taxes, tougher landlord laws, affordability, etc.). 

With your considerable experience and, I'm assuming, strong credit score, you would be well-positioned to receive high leverage and low rates from most private lenders.

I will focus on how to buy a retirement home in the future while benefiting from a high-performing rental property until you're ready.We have many California clients who plan to move to Las Vegas for multiple reasons.

@JD Martin agree 10,000%What I am surprised about is I had a call with someone in Austin today and in sw Florida and they both said things are awful and prices are dropping at high rates - curious don't hear as much chatter here about that as it could be an opportunity 

High end vs mid range?

High probability you won't have cell phone reception if you're close to HH Park.3) Our money could buy something nicer in the Red River Gorge.

Their fees and interest rates were high, but they had the least restrictive approval terms from what I gathered.

.: The fees are about market rate for PM companies although the repair is a little high imo - the issue sounds like they procured a bad tenant.

Is this normal cost or high?