So basically in my mind this would not be a great financial move as we be accruing about 200k more in debt if we were to sell one house and take the cash from there and use it as a down payment.

What markets are people targeting in Northern California? 

Everything good with it now is solely due to people doing everything they can DESPITE the moronic politics and "leaders". 

Shea, great question—because real estate investing isn’t what most people think it is.

I work in 2 very different areas, one being a metropolitan area consisting of 215K people, and a vacation region called the Pocono Mountains which is very seasonal, however it consists of some amazing STR opportunities.

Like with so many things, awareness and access to information leads people to take less favorable options when spending their money. 

In my experience, the best thing to do is warn people over and over again.

If you pull this off, congratulations to you.The biggest trick I think for most people is getting funding for investment if you aren't working any longer? 

In my city, vacancy rates are hovering below 2%, rents are climbing, and every year thousands more people show up needing a place to live.

Seeing how you want to work for multiple people, a brokerage licence is required.