So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 

Focus on location: Look for properties near colleges or hospitals—they tend to bring consistent, reliable renters. 2.

It's a love hate for sure lol.I host a monthly meetup focusing on finance and real estate investing.

Focus on the team first, then the markets and deals themselves.

Are you focusing on local investments within LA County, or are you considering opportunities outside the area as well?

As a realtor in the Boston area for the last ten years, and successful AirBnB owner up in NH, I’m ready to shift my focus to building a strong cash flowing portfolio.  

We’re deep into long-distance or remote investing ourselves, but we’re focused on rural southeast US—think rural Georgia, Alabama, Carolinas.

It really depends on your investing goals—some REITs focus more on dividends, while others prioritize growth.

And lastly, by doing more of a new build focus you can always exit since you built below market in the area.

Focus on LocationChicago’s rental market varies widely by neighborhood.