I have an hour and twenty minute ride home.  

I listened to Podcasts and books on tape while bike riding, working out, running (I am very active).

It also works great in that fashion if you only have one home and that is your primary home as you can funnel all your money through HELOC.

When I look back I believe I did things the way they should be done but one thing you cant predict is a smooth ride.

If an investor buys with enough margin of safety and/or have the capital/financing to ride out the inevitable recession, they'll be fine.

Hi Roger,If it was me I wouldn’t get in this area for this return, on a normal build and hold transaction.But being new build, you repairs and capex will probably be very low for a few years so you could ride the first years and then sell when the big capex items start to be due.On the other side, your build budget seems quite low, is based on experience? 

As such, you will likely find that a Checkbook IRA LLC or Solo 401(k) plan will be the best tool for the job.Several providers of such plans are active here on BP and will be able to help you understand the potential of such a plan and whether your strategy could be executed in a fashion that is compatible with IRS rules. 

It's been quite a ride watching the tech industry mature and with that the Real Estate market and prices skyrocket.I'm currently interested in investing in single or 2-3 unit multifamily homes in the LA or SF area.

I have an analyzer that out lines the expenses but basically use 10% maintain10% cap ex10% vacancy and leasing feeAnd 5% for beer because it’s a rough volatile ride when you have a turnover.

It has been a crazy 3 months but the ride has been fun and I look forward to the bright future of S&C Real Estate and Gear'd Development.