Pre 2008 that was the holy grail - convert a rental to primary and then take the full 121 money tax free. 

Just remember what Holy Cross looked like. 

Add a few dogs to the mix, and holy shIn LA suburbs, there are enough pet friendly rentals everywhere that we never get into bidding wars.There isn't enough of a safety buffer.

Networking seems to be the holy grail to apartment syndication!

Sounds like your area is the same (holy property taxes!

This is huge, as you can qualify for the holy grail of financing: a no down-payment mortgage through the VA!

I can grow that money faster and safer by actually owning physical structures (real estate) with true value.I get that the old stock market was once the holy grail for previous generations to retire, but it won’t work for us.

This could be what most REI look for as the Holy Grail of opportunities...a retiring REI selling multiple properties. 

I’ve been a member for a short time but have been a reader/podcast kind of guy and holy crapola am I addicted to this game called “real estate”.

You could get a judgment and file it, then if she wins the Lottery I think theoretically you get paid first.REALLY going to do this to a widow on SSI.. holy cow no wonder landlords have a terrible reputation..