Apples and oranges and different tax treatment.  

In the past, I heard that Michelle Yang, mentioned on that post, does renovations for the landlord she does property management for.https://www.homesnap.com/MD/Baltimore/3620-Elmley-Avenuehttps://www.homesnap.com/MD/Baltimore/3238-Cliftmont-Avenuehttps://www.homesnap.com/MD/Baltimore/3417-Dudley-Avenue

I have no before pics, but just imagine walking into a trailer and getting hit with that "musky trailer" smell, everything is dirty, and everything is orange because the tenants smoked in it.

Now returning after 13 years in Orange County, CA living life on the farm working with our with STR, airbnb, Vrbo.

Comparing being an Uber driver, begging for change, or actively doing ANYTHING else versus parking your MONEY in a PASSIVE investment that generates returns is like comparing apples and oranges.  

@Steven Yang I don't know if you are interested in buying in South Jersey or not, but if you are, you can find some nice properties in that range, with not too terrible taxes.  

House is in Orange County California, 5bd/3ba two story with ARV @ $825K.

Orange County near the Convention Center is the exception. 

Hi Kyle I did not want to jump into SFR I wanted something with low maintenance and cannot house hack as I already own my own property in Orange which I live with my family so wanted to start something small and hassle free.

 Hi everyone, I live in Orange county,  ca.