I see many investors saying they are buying properties with no cash-flow or even a negative cash-flow because they predict the market will continue to grow and they'll eventually gain a cash-flow and build equity.

I think one benefit is learning and feeling like I am contributing to others here, and the second is gaining visibility.

The properties are located in the bay area near (san francisco) so I have no doubt this land is very valuable.

Who would you all talk to figure out what to fix first and what would be most valuable?

I have a "regular" job, so I licked my wounds & let these 3 properties gain equity- it was literally money in = money out.  

Very new and looking to gain knowledge, as well.

I recently sold my primary residence in Phoenix, and I am planning on turning that gain into my next real estate investment. 

I have a few CPAs and finance folks that I'm meeting with in the near future but would love to gain more info here if possible.

It will likely be at about a $60,000 gain when finally sold.

The 3 scenarios are as follows:Scenario #1: sell my condo and invest the capital gains in a market outside of California that I know well and has good cash flow.Scenario #2: refinance my condo under a conventional loan which would free up all of my VA entitlement.