It allowed me to leverage myself dramatically faster to get started.

The market won't have a dramatic shift this year unless interest rates spike.

I am being dramatic here to make a point that this is a drop in the bucket. 3.

For the knowledgeable person it offsets the risk dramatically. 

Inventory will change dramatically when the moratoriums and forbearance is over.

I kind of thought he was being overly dramatic. 

These are more short term goals to build up to my long term goals.Philly:Pros: cost of living is dramatically better than FloridaUmmm that's about itCons:Lived in Florida my entire life, dont know Philly neighborhoods at allNot really accustomed to weatherFlorida:Pros:Know the entire area schools, shopping districts, etc.

Fortunately the real estate market cycle is pretty clear and California follows a dramatic upturn and downturns.So my next move will be moving a large amount of investment into California once the next downturn occurs.Selling 4 of my out of state (outside of California) properties  - one this year and 3 next year.   

The area around my apartments seems nice, but it can change dramatically within a few blocks.  

I did, and my learning curve was dramatically cut short.Not everyone thinks like you and me about giving back.