It's so bad that my last purchase was in Indiana, which was my first OOS investment, and likely will continue to look there if the market doesn't improve here.  

I think they will continue to see success in their niche but they should be careful about letting these issues become too commonplace.  

Finally, for simplicity, we'll assume that in every strategy the price (or ARV) of the property is $150k, that we're starting with $45k, that we can invest an additional $10k every year, and that we can use any remaining cash reserves to continue purchasing more properties. 

Do I proceed with continuing to rent it out and sell later, or sell now?

Based on experience, the existing accounts for the Quest Solo 401k plan can continue to be used and simply be governed by the new Solo 401k plan going forward.

By the way, if I didn't continue Velocity Banking, I would still pay off my home about 5.5 years sooner and save $30k+ in interest.

If you can identify your real drive, maintain consistency and discipline, and continue networking with other like-minded individuals, I think you will eventually find great success one day.

Im hoping to find an investor to help me buy the lot next to mine so i can move up from doing tax deeds.. if not i have my next lot picked out and will continue to invest in them while i fix my credit and learn more on investing.. i have always wanted to be successful in life but drugs and bad choices have kept me from it.. now im proud to say there is nothing that will stand in my way of realizing my dreams Just following up.

I've heard that some people have used a trust account or something similar as a method of income, if you can prove history of payments and continuation of these payments.

Most of the US real estate market has seen inventory continue to rise with a lot of relisting and stale dated listings, but Valdosta seems to be a “Great White Buffalo” (if you get the movie reference).