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More than anything, real estate is a people business.

From what I’ve seen in Bloomberg, it also doesn’t hurt to keep tabs on any shifts in local buying trends.One more thing I’d consider is the exit strategy.

A knowledgeable broker can help navigate these changes and find the right coverage for your property.

I have luckily not had to contact them often but when I have, they have been incredibly helpful (every now and again I get someone that doesn't know what they are doing but no more so than any other call center I call).  

But you can't do that without investors assuming your average guy/gal and I don't think I'm cutout for that and that is a lot more hands on. 

Would love to hear more about your interests and strategies you are considering 👍🏽

You've earned $132,000 more by splitting your money and leveraging it.

As for the areas to target, my goal in getting our feet wet as real estate investors--and since we plan to be living in Sac--is to find a property we can live in while renting out one or more units to help cover our housing expenses, which we can then hold and continue to rent out when we move.

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes.