Scottsdale has been an amazing base for me - so much outdoor beauty, a thriving community, and, of course, a strong real estate market.Since you’re diving deeper into your Johnson City research, have you started looking at specific properties or just keeping an eye on trends for now?

My hope is to build a strong network of like minded investors and real estate professionals that share similar goals, values, and experiences to help achieve successful REI deals!

Since your properties have significant equity and low interest rates, you could consider refinancing just enough to maintain strong cash flow.House Hacking:Consider purchasing a duplex, triplex, or fourplex in San Diego.

When we purchased our laundromat, it had a strong brand and positive reviews online.

Even if their online banking and technology is not as strong, the ability to take advantage of their ancillary banking services, most notably their real estate lending far outweighs any minor inconveniences. 

From my experience, here are a few property management companies that my clients have worked with:ERA Solutions: They have a strong presence in C-class neighborhoods.Realize Property Management: Better suited for A and B-class neighborhoods, though they do manage some C-class properties.Ohio Elite Management: Primarily focuses on B and C-class neighborhoods.

A lot of my clients buy in Alexandria because of the strong rental market and laid back laws on short and midterm rentals. 

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

It’s too much to explain, just not worth it… Invest in America, vacation/live in Europe…While Europe might not have worked for some, it offers incredible opportunities depending on the market and strategy.As someone living in Europe, specifically the Netherlands, I’ve found house flipping here to be a strong investment avenue, especially with the high demand for housing.

On the flip side, a duplex or quad in SF would be a strong move for appreciation and diversification.