I would probably start by analyzing the current returns you are getting on the 13 properties.

I am wondering if I used some of the money I received from the sell to pay off my debt if that would be financially wise vs using it towards the purchase of my next place?

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But I would add a couple of things. 

Quote from @Summer MacPherson: I recently had a request to apply for a unit come in that said "I am apart of the St.

However, it seems my local area (San Jose / Bay Area) might not be the best as I know most of the win is in the buy.

@Malcolm Grundy I almost said North County instead...I grew up in Berkeley and know the area well.

Gets quite a bit of use actually.

We have a buyer for the property and now it has been discovered that the corporation paperwork was submitted to the state as a charitable contribution even though we are listed as a not for profit organization and have been listed this way for well over 40 years.

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