But that comes from a natural evolution, not from a conscious effort to add strategies. 

This enables me to accumulate capital for my next purchase at a more rapid rate - a purchase that I intend to acquire with the traditional 20% down.It's remarkable how much easier it is to purchase a first property than people think - or its remarkable how much money others will loan you with decent credit history, etc.  

Would appreciate feedback.It is located close to a major college (branch campus), which is rapidly growing. 

You will more than 10x your chances of rapid success being boots on the ground yourself.

I live in grand rapids mi. 

I also struggled with selling or renting my CA property, right now my area is SoCal is increasing rapidly and rents are between $2,800 - $3,000, however I decided to sell.

The area is growing rapidly and there is a ton of opportunity all throughout Lake County.

Soon thereafter, though, we would like to grow rapidly and acquire apartments and commercial property, both here in California and out of state.While we feel sufficiently prepared to make our first investment, we are still soaking up the knowledge generously provided by this community and through local REI clubs.

Other parts of the city continue to see rapid growth.

Not all nice houses make nice rentals because of poor cash flow, some do go up in value rapidly, some do not.