Not the most scalable method, but I like the benefits it affords me while I am still a smaller operation.Completing 500 builds in just over 10 years is impressive for someone who just sorta fell into it.

But real estate has afforded me a life that I never thought was possible.

You'll need at least 125-150 doors to make a decent living, but you won't be able to afford much help. 

They also offer three pricing plans, like those bronze, silver and gold health insurance plans.

My perspective is that I'm very pro-California appreciation and I'm willing to take some negative cash flow for a while (if someone can afford it).You mentioned that you may move back in the next 3.5 years.

Memphis has a pretty affordable housing market and tends to offer solid rental yields, which might align well with your goals.Let me know if you need any more info or want to chat further about this.

The money you invest needs to be money that you don't need back for at least five years, and to put it bluntly, you can afford to lose it all in the (hopefully unlikely) event that the investment fails. 

Smaller markets like Ocala, Spring Hill, and Palmetto can be great for affordable buy-and-hold strategies, while Gainesville offers unique student rental potential.

They're affordable enough to allow good cash flow, while also attracting decent tenant quality.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: I have client who are try to wait for interest rates to come down rather than buying what they can afford for the best rate and hold.