(ALL eggs in one basket - single prospect) Home ownership is an emotional decision, for some the only decision, its not necessarily a financial one.

I am sure I will learn along the way but it would be nice to have someone trustworthy and experienced to hand hold me through my first transaction at the beginning.Regarding retirement account I do not feel comfortable putting all eggs in one basket for now.

The ability to lease is a basic ownership right, fruits of the land, while government can place certain code restrictions or requirements on rentals, they can't say you cannot lease property.

Have a fruitful year and even better harvest next year!. 

It might be in 6 months or 2 years but I promise that if you put in the work you'll be able to obtain the low hanging fruit sooner than later.

If not, you might have all your eggs in one basket and it might be time to consider liquid ... whether by saving or selling off.  

The city has steadily risen to being recognized as one of the Top 15 hottest markets for real estate in the country and I'm not one to pass up picking low hanging fruit.

I told the buyers not to put their eggs in 1 basket and to go looking.

Last time I talked to Joe, things were beyond ugly.Aside from the cautionary tale, this is yet another way that real estate just keeps on providing fruit from my labor.

it also allows you better money management since can you spread your cash over more deals and have eggs in more baskets.