If you have the means/energy, you'll need to explore acquiring deals off-market. 

If it went any higher the argument for renting would become even stronger.The opportunity cost of tying up all that cash, time & energy is almost never worth it.One of the only times it makes since to finance your primary residence is when you know you are buying a property substantially under market, and reselling it.

You may be able to reduce expenses through energy savings, appealing assessed values, shopping for utility providers, etc. 3.

I think you should take your time and energy and put it into interviewing Property Managers to find the right one for you.Is your property going to be in Lake Tahoe area?

This way you don't need any loans, you get to grow your equity/experience/income with every house, and the passive investors get your time/dedication/growing expertise/energy/and an inflation resistant investment. people want good investments, the Horse, but they mostly judge that by the earnestness/ambition/expertise of the Jockey. good luck :)

This part of the content highlights the benefits of green buildings, energy efficiency, and how these practices contribute to property appeal and valuation in the long term.Preparing for Market Fluctuations: We conclude with a look at preparing for future market fluctuations.

I’m relatively new to the real estate investing world and continue to focus a lot of energy on education.

There's reward in distress, but if you don't have the time $$ or energy for that, then looking via a RE agent for MLS properties that only need $10k worth of rehab is the way to go! 

While it's disgusting that "people" are doing this, I don't think I'd want to give them so much energy and time. 

About a month later (early March), the seller provided screenshots of the amount due for each bill but not the full utility bills that would have detailed the energy usage.