If you're up for the task of coaching, great, stick around.

I've considered taking it out and putting it into a solo 401k (roth like) to get some tax free growth.  

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There are properties in areas of Aurora that, IMO, still make sense ( bearing in mind future growth etc) My personal opinion is that the latest fast run-up of prices is going to slow over the next few months as more inventory comes onto the market.

The benefit of the Roth treatment is the tax-free growth you can earn while keeping the money working in the retirement plan.If your goal is to purchase a property personally, a 401k participant loan may be a better route, assuming you have access to such.As a self employed realtor, you may wish to explore the idea of a Solo 401k plan.  

Does it ever become passive or is it always about growth and then next deal?

We are strongly considering San Antonio, TX because: Job growth of 2.21%.

LOL ) or rent growth.  

I would stay away from anything to the west of I-15, still a lot of growth going on, I don't think you would find what you're looking for.

Then, because he felt like I treated him well, he did a couple of more outside-the-original-scope tasks for me.It's just a hundred freaking dollars.