But today, that is completely impossible.Contrasting this with my own scenario, I am not only cash flowing $5k more than what I was in 2004, but my Appreciation is approximately $3 Million more.The theme here is that if you really want to live in a highly appreciating City, which now seems to be EVERY desireable City everywhere around the US and the world, from NYC to Austin, even cheap places in PA and the boondocks of Florida seems to be completely priced out for many of the CASH FLOW Investors here, you should FIRST buy in the place you want to live in forever.The problem with buying out of the area you wish to eventually settle roots into is that you may get priced out completely, even if you are building a cash flowing portfolio.Something to think about.Buy your first property, rental or otherwise, in the area where you are most likely to build your Roots.There is a huge difference between those of my family, 90% of them, that did not invest or buy their home in the area where they live, and myself.My Partners and I own 10 small multi-family properties in Brooklyn, NYC.

Tenants asked to resurface tub but it turned out to be soap scum.

An older, more rooted population.

As a native Detroiter, I'm rooting for you!

Good luck, I'm rooting for you! 

Turned out to be only a tree root blocking it.

I've visited the area a few times, and it seems that they are trying to distance themselves from their prior party roots.

At walk through, fan blades were all caked with dirt, cobwebs and dustbunnies abound, hardwood and tile floors hadn't been swept or mopped, countertops not wiped, exterior of kitchen appliances not cleaned, stove top still semi dirty (stove was brand new a year and a half ago but she claims "it wouldn't wipe off"), kitchen sink with soap debris on it, food stains splattered on kitchen backsplash and baseboards, bathtub not cleaned, closet floors/shelves/blinds/windows not wiped down, and my favorite - remains of a carcass of a hawk (feathers and...?)

If the property is too far south, you may have your battle all year round with an ivy,or until you locate the main root.

Could that just 'being in contact' be the root of my problem?