The capital gains generally tends to be higher in more desirable areas, especially where land is limited.So as an investment, a low yielding piece of real estate dis not always completely irrational as an investment and personally, I am a strong believer that in todays market with so much information at our finger tips, prices and percentage returns and yields tend to be a good reflection of risk.Just my opinion base don my investment style.

Looks like you move faster than most, after talking about your desire to sell the current portfolio and invest closer to home, you certainly found a great way to get the word out - nicely done Jon!

I guess basic curiosity and the desire to learn from others inspired me to lock for a forum with the type of information needed to take this adventure.

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It doesn't have to be degree, but a mentor who has a investment portfolio you desire.

And, If so, what can I do show her I'm not looking to get payment from her but a desire to work with her, and improve the business?

They had skin in the game because of the time, thought, desire to get the property for themselves.It all worked out well and I am very blessed.So, I suggest to start at the high end and work your way down.

I don't know nothing about n how to fix things n a house but I thing I have is the desire to succeed n the real estate game.

Id basically be living on a slightly higher college-student level budget for a while (no desire for a "big house".

We don't want to service, or replace w/d units, but we do want our tenants to have their own with our provided hook ups.As the other posters have said, it isn't about the money its about having a much more desirable apartment.