After that I slammed every nickel I could get my hands on toward paying of my mortgages, STARTING WITH THE LOWEST BALANCE, not necessarily the highest interest rate.I also did without things that a lot of people thought were absolutely NECESSARY; things like new cars, cable TV, the latest and greatest electronic thingies like big screens, walkmans, funny ringtones on my cell phone (I didn't have a cell phone until '95) and crap like that.

I highly suggest listening to BP Podcast 238 where Michael Swan discusses his latest acquisitions: using 1031 exchange to turn 8 condos into 7 Multifamily apartment buildings.

As for regions you can keep an eye on the QV data, I think you can sign up to get a newsletter that gives you the latest data (I get it as part of work but assume anyone can sign up for it).

Believe it or not, takes up MORE time to manage than the bigger dealsGood thing I transitioned over to bigger deals...specially hotels.I mean, my latest hotel acquisition already made $160,000 in tax free income with a $1.7 MILLION investment in just 3 months!

Andrew,Just an idea...As a safety net - you can always keep up with the latest in Solidworks, Inventor, Catia or NX by doing the free classes on-line (at least for a year or two until you feel comfortable).

The Puget Sound Business Journal just today published the latest home and condo prices and trends for the Puget Sound region of King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties: http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2016/02/ne...In summary: (Due to a seriously constrained supply of homes for sale, down 31% year over year) "If you're planning to buy a house in Seattle this year, buckle up because it's going to be a wild ride." 

The sounds coming from there may effect your "Quiet enjoyment" while you are all cuddled up on the couch watching the latest Sandra Bullock movie.You found out the item you are renting out is not up to par.

There are some funny situations here in Boston but no that funny.5) Leases end in the warm months, August 31st at the latest.

He uses the latest technology to communicate with tenants and owners and to track money in and out.

My latest acquisition cost 1/6th the price of all my other rentals, but it will net twice as much as all my other properties combined.Early bird catches the worm!