The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.

My goal is 25 doors in 5 years, my struggle right now is deciding to either go back to work and save up money to continue or come up with a way to leverage financing to stay afloat myself and stick with it, waking up everyday 100% dedicated to my real estate. 

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

I’ll stay tuned to see what comes about about of your question though. 

If you close to the university, I might give them a call and see if they have a database that they use for places for visiting professors, etc can stay.

Its a good discussion, these stories always help to re-evaluate and discuss our markets, or whether or not it's worth staying in them.

The mortgage would stay under the seller's name.The buyer could then rent out the unit, renovate, etc. to increase cash flow or make more money.But aside from a possible "due on clause" being called by the mortgage company, what's the benefit to the seller?

But you need your guest avatar who is looking for an off-grid, unplugged stay, to know your home is available.

If tenants stay one year on average, you will need to show 12 units for a 12 unit property every year.

The landlords aren’t staying silent either.