When I choose to take a more passive route I will likely combine the two, true MF in traditionally high appreciation markets.if you go the San Diego route there are additional options due to being local like house hacking, active sweat equity properties, self managed (provides a learning opportunity but is work), etc.Good luck

I Just attended Brad Sumrok's Ratrace to Retirement weekend in Dallas Texas.

For instance, if you're in middle-management, then active investing might not be the best fit for you.

I’m finally making the move from simply lurking through the forums to being an active participant.

I made sure to set an appointment to view the property in Atlanta this weekend and I would like to be prepared!

I would be actively involved in these flips: finding the deals, analyzing the deals, writing up the offers, doing some work myself (I'm semi-handy), working with contractors, and eventually selling the properties.Naturally, I started the hunt for properties!

Before actively pursuing deals and talking to brokers you should already have in place a team of professionals (RE Attorney, REI focused CPA, Property Manager, Contractor, etc) that you can refer to as your investment team when talking to them.

Looks like only a few weekends worth of work.BTW- you do not want $15 people spackling and painting.

BE ACTIVE.

Wow.. there are maritimers here and active on bp..