I tell you this because getting my license did not produce much in terms of income for me my first 5-6 years of having it but all the work I was doing with my license in that time is what makes me an asset for my clients today.  

:One thing that I’m incredibly grateful for is having a like-minded husband who I can brainstorm with.

I have grown so much because of it, plus The higher returns are worth it along with the incredible people you get to connect with along the way.

The reason why many NYC people invest in CT is because of the cashflow properties here can produce with your typical 25-30% down payment.

When you go to sell a SFH the most likely buyer will be an owner occupant paying market value determined by comparable sales, not rent produced.6.

I am trying to get a 2nd property here in North County San Diego for less than $200,000 that will rent for about $1,500 which is in a better area then my first home and is undervalued, put in a couple offers at 20% convential, but cash offers seem to be king and I havent had an acceptance.I also have a inherited restaurant from my mother that is paid off and produces $1,350.00 in rent that gave me the idea to invest for my kids.

Another really good read for agents looking to produce more is 6 Steps to 7 Figures by Pat Hiban

Lessons learned:- I really enjoy flipping a house with my own hands- I now know how to eradicate certain pests inside a property- I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge on inspecting a property to make sure it is a sound home Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Not every property produces a good return and it's important to know how to determine that.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I recommend you start by analyzing your property to see if it would make a good rental.

You'll make more money and you don't need to keep scrambling for deals. 2-3 flips a year will produce about the same or more money than the average person makes working a full time job.