I guess what I am saying here is that regretting selling something, because the value went up after you sold it, is not a regret unique to real estate...I think the better question here is: Is there a reason that you regret selling that is unique to real estate investing?

Hi @Luke GroganProperty management is not a simple task even if you live close to the object you manage.

Unique combinations of family, employment, dreams, lifestyle, weather, and matters of the heart—just to name a few—often dictate where you live, and they’re often tied to emotions.But what if you could keep your decision-making in the strictly rational realms?

But do keep in mind that there are a lot of variables go into the formula here so you'll have to adjust with actuals and your own unique situation.  

Doing routine tasks will stifle your creative powers. 

I also know how to outsource tasks (such as data entry, graphic design, and web design) overseas for a small fraction of the price that one would pay in the United States.  

Plus, it's in their best interest to make it seem like this is a very daunting task, so I wouldn't necessarily be deterred by their statistics. 

Driving for dollars seems like a daunting task from my uneducated perspective.

Some say it's an insurmountable task for an individual investor, and others suggest it's possible and worth the effort.  

This home is really custom with high end unique features like incredible 40 ft vaulted ceilings, sky light windows, custom mosaic travertine floors, archways, radiant heat in the floors, lots of land right against the mountain with incredible views, orchard, and over 3000 sq ft in main and 2nd floor living (not including basement sq ft).