The have experienced appreciation that in many markets have barely kept up with inflation versus the double digit annual RE appreciation experienced in San Francisco.Good luck

Welcome Larry I used to live in Delaware County so I am very familiar I definitely know BP can be useful I would also recommend joining DIG it's a local REI club.

I know people who make a living playing poker.  

When investors start talking about returns in the double digits, as opposed to simply double or triple the return in a risk free investment then, naturally, the risk is elevating.  

I feel like I am player poker, all my cards are down and just want to pick the right one!

Much like playing poker.

They reprogrammed the digital clock to the stove and then it started acting up.

Here is where I bring value, and it's in a number of ways.I worked as a data analyst + strategist, and can use available market data to spot trends and opportunities.I work in marketing + advertising, and my primary background is in social/digital media which works wonders to market properties (I usually rent the properties I've managed within 2 days) AND it works to find and build networks of professionals in marketsI have successful experience land lording and property managingI have knowledge of the SoCal markets and am familiar with much of the West Coast.

Then you can aim for the double digit growth rate and hope to reach $100 mil.

Btw, I used to be a pretty good poker player...go watch some old episodes of the World Series of Poker that I've been on, and tell me if I look like an emotional person.