It is a real violation though as far as I can tell:"OWNER HAS 48 HOURS TO SECURE PROPERTY, 60 DAYS TO CORR EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS AND 180 DAYS TO CORR ENTIRE NOTICE W/APP'D MATL'S PER CITY CODE.

Despite the appeal of leveraging debt for wealth expansion, the security and certainty of a fully paid home offer compelling advantages for many.Pro tip:I look at the metric ROE, Return on Equity over ROI, Return on Investment.ROI = (Net Operating Income/ Total Investment Cost​) × 100ROE = (Net Operating Income/ Equity​) × 100For me, what is best for you is dependent on what stage of your investment lifecycle you're in coupled with your risk tolerance and personal financial goals.With Discipline,Josh

I collect 1st/last/Security .

You can get into a good property in many locations for $50-100K as a down payment.

Building a team of trustworthy professionals is indeed especially when investing in a market that may be distant from your location. showing experience before pursuing larger renovation projects resonates with me, and I appreciate the reminder to take things step by step.Your suggestion to find an agent who is also an investor is a great idea I'll definitely explore that avenue to leverage their expertise and existing network.

@David Sanders I just sold a home in Emerald Island which is a great location, close to Disney - it's an older development so the costs are lower and the homes are less. 

I would like to start attending Open Houses in my Michigan location in order to get my feet wet.

Located in Southern California!

I had my tenants pay first and last months rent wen signing plus a security deposit.Their year is almost up and they would like to resign.

What about security deposit accounting?