She drives a 30 year old Camaro with body damage and bought another junker Camaro (worse than the first) via financing for her 16 year old child to drive. 

Maybe even take a drive to other apartment complex's and ask the manager or employee about it and see why they do or don't have one.

Seemed like a good gig for someone with drive and time.

Is there any economic growth or rejuvination going on there?  

Or what business type would best facilitate growth to eventually manage a large portfolio and provide comfort for investors and ourselves? 

You may be able to bid with your lien to drive the price up, but then you may not. 

We targeted the largest growth markets within easy driving distance, and then researched and visited each area until we decided on one, and invest there. 

,it’s a 1 acre+ “estate” with a circle drive, private entry gate, the whole nine - it basically has everything we want in a dream house after a few cosmetic updates. the location is better for work commute and rentals, but the surrounding area is less posh and we cant walk to restaurants and bars like our current location.

@Matthew Michels go drive for dollars.

Hey Zach - welcome to BP.I love the drive and entrepreneurial spirit you have.I would recommend do both - invest in real estate and find you own ‘thing’.Ping me if you want to talk business or real estate.