He’s probably going to end up going to a trade school, get a real estate license, work with a local contractor to become a building contractor.What are your thoughts about buying a property early in your life?

I thought they also were pretty good.

This could help prospective investors plan better for seasonal challenges and ensure they are prepared for higher maintenance during harsh weather conditions.For those interested in similar investments, your case underscores the importance of patience, unique property insights, the right financing, and effective property management.

My thought is since cash flow is more difficult at the moment, and with my age, it seems more immediate and appealing to get a 15 year fixed that will set me up very, very well when I turn only 46 years old.

He thought about it for 30 seconds, told me I was right, and had all his printed marketing materials trashed the next day and reprinted without that line.

I'd sell it especially as it has a large lot and a pool (while some tenants love the space and pool, many are not prepared to take care of it). 

Thoughts?

My thoughts were in line with @James Wise... a Section 8, and in California to boot?

I assumed that we would end up basically owing nothing since depreciation, repairs and non-principle portion of our mortgage payment on the house greatly outstripped the amount paid toward principle.The tax preparer said we had to pay taxes on essentially the entire rental payment since our income was basically at 150k.

I make a little over 100k a year and have 50k currently ready for a down payment. any insight would be helpful.Ever thought about commercial investing that can be profitable overtime especially industrial ownership/leasing