He was the person who inspired me to invest in the stock market when I was 15-years old and inspired me to invest in real estate.We have some really bad areas in California, but the laws are more landlord friendly and even the worst tenants are more respectful that what I dealt with in Massachusetts.

Wholesaling is needed for out of state owners to get off their dead assets.

Literally everyone is a RE coach or some type of finance expert (typically buying stocks/index funds some crypto) and they talk on and on about "contact me about how to be successful and free from your W2 job.

Examples of common objections include needing to discuss with a spouse, feeling it's not the right time, uncertainty about the location, or having funds tied up in other investments like a 401K, 1031 exchange, or the stock market.

Curb appeal, neighborhood, etc.If you have a quality agent, they should point out potential problems like flooding, cracked foundations or walls, the neighbor's dead lawn, etc.

I feel like we are in a bit of a dead zone where its not enough work to justify but too much to handle at certain times especially with refinances coming up all. 

Buy a dividend stock.

Especially if it an odd sized door that Home Depot or Lowe's doesn't carry in stock and requires a special order.

If you like your gig and making money from it.Real Estate is first purchased as an investment.Any potential tax decrease is a plus.Comparing real estate with other investment types such as stocks / bonds, real estate will likely get you the best after tax return.

I am looking to invest in apartments and rolling my 'dead equity' in something larger (apartments).