However, also remember that the "market price" should go up with appreciation assuming you're in a somewhat appreciating market.

Lot's of boomers who are looking to retire.The years of growing a real estate portfolio out of nothing are unfortunately over.

I do residential new developments in San Antonio and would like to do something in the RAL space to provide some value to a growing issue in the area.

I am looking for a solid real estate agent and eventually will need a home inspector, possible property manager/etc. in regards to the process.I have a few family friends which I am blessed to have mentored me the past few years in this field and I am determined/diligent to learn and grow. 

Taking money out of 401k is expensive and you can’t get back the tax benefits of having the money passively grow for decades tax free until distribution. 

Remember, I sent a signed and amended the agreement on November 28th, sent it to them for signature, received confirmation of their receipt, wired funds, requested multiple times they send me the fully executed agreement, never received a fully executed copy back from them and finally was questioned by them yesterday as to why I altered the agreement (meaning there was no meeting of the minds since it's therefore proven that they didn't even look at it).I have rescinded my offer to enter into a contract with Estate Legal for lead generation services and am now seeking a full refund, including my cost of wiring the funds. 

It is growing like a weed and there plenty of growth left to be had. 

You pay for what you get remember LOCATION , LOCATION! 

I work with investor who find deals to cashflow day one, in markets that are growing both in population and jobs where the appreciation is obvious.By far the biggest step in REI is taking the first step and getting a REI.   

The current portfolio doesn't require much management, but I feel there is opportunity to grow the portfolio moving forwards.