Great macroeconomics as well because there is job growth, population growth, and lots of big companies moving and building here like Google, Amazon, Facebook, etc.

I am new to bigger pockets, I am a licensed plumber in Northern California I would like to start obtaining rental properties 

I have an IT career, but like some others, I'm looking at economics these days and realizing that I need to make a change to get to where I want to be. 

Also, if you don't like the answers you get from your PM, maybe you need to look around for a new PM.

If I am signing a contract to pay for 30 years, then I may as well get a mortgage and own it by the end.

I had one were my PM calls me its in INDY cold winter they just had baby cant  afford the rent and heat just take no payment for 2 months then they will add the balance any pay it off.. well of course after 2 months they just left  LOL..

NEVER buy a property without you personally inspecting it as well.4.

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I like to consult Zillow when first analying.

I want to see what you all do (aside from real estate) to maximize that tax free (or in taxable stock accounts as well) retirement income.