My focus is on properties that are slightly positive in cash flow, while also offering capital appreciation potential, and ideally being self-sustaining in the long run.During a recent visit to LA, I didn’t quite feel confident about the current state of things there.

As you scale, expanding into different regions or sectors (e.g., residential to commercial or vice versa) can diversify your portfolio and reduce dependency on a single market.

., especially in places  where there's a push for sustainable and community-focused living?

I also seen and have heard lots of debate on if Memphis' can handle such a system and if we can sustain it and only time will tell but I personally believe just one thing when it comes to this.

The covered parking area and patios should have adequate drainage to prevent water accumulation and potential damage.Investment ForecastPurchase Price: $849,900Total NOI over 10 years: $308,782.13Year 10 Value: $1,256,336 (based on a conservative 4% appreciation rate)Annualized return: 6.30%ConclusionWhile this property is poised for appreciation, sustaining it over several years for substantial returns would require substantial financial resources due to high debt servicing costs and negative annual Cash on Cash (CoC) returns.

However, in order to sustain that lifestyle, both you and your girlfriend will have to work until retirement.

I know it is a very competitive market as well, but if you want to build something sustainable you will need:1) Sources to send you options. 

Investment also spiked in Class A Short-Term Rentals (STR) and investors started paying higher and higher prices based upon anticipated STR rental rates, that exceeded sustainability based upon Long-Term Rental rates (LTR).

I also focus on the Northside and have used a decent amount of the local/regional banks here on commercial side.

Your approach of starting small, leveraging cash flow and profits from other properties, and taking advantage of opportunities like buying below market value is a smart and sustainable strategy.