I feel as long as you are smart with your RE investment where your cash flow is double the amount you are paying back into the 401K loan, you are golden.   

Golden Bank, small Asian bank that is accommodating.

Don't kill the Golden Goose!

The only way to do this is if you have a golden property manager.

You currently have a golden goose (geese?)...

Yes @Jacob Thompson There is Also a Foreclosure epidemic hitting pretty close to the downtown area, keep your eyes open on Golden Hill area also, like Account Closed says I have to agree City Heights is great to still get a deal and there is few deal to be maybe in Rolando still but prices are Growing and the 2-4 Units are limited, Try North County like Oceanside and Escondido best return on investment better Job stability my best tenants are up here.

I'm interested in accumulating wealth for the golden years because I don't trust that my pensions will be available.

If you follow these five golden rules, then you're on the right track to getting a good return on your investment.

Thanks for the article Rich .... so many people get caught up in all the doom & gloom in the media and miss golden opportunities right in front of them!

Your agent is probably trying to push you into a deal (they work for commission, remember that golden rule).I actually bought my first property for less than what the seller wanted, all cash, no financing, closed in 7 days, well below the assessment and nearly 40 percent below average market price, rented it out and hauling in sweet money now.