Working for yourself is still a job if you don't get paid when you stop working.

I've used my Roth to buy real estate by borrowing against it, granted you can only borrow 50% of what is in there.

I'm the benefits holder for the family so I'm not able just to stop and go all in until we're making what I am currently making a year.

I understand the value of answering the calls, and I will when I can, but when I am driving for dollars or just down the road I hate to stop and take calls.On my business cards do you have one set for buyer and one for sellers?

Thursday, May 24 at 5:00 Pacific, 8:00 EasternInvesting in real estate is a lot like moving a long train: the most difficult part is starting, but once you get going, it's hard to stop!

Oakland is gentrifying and rent control or liberal politics (like 'em or hate 'em) won't stop that trend...it's just a matter who's making the money.I hear what the out of state crowd is saying, but (caution - incoming anecdotal evidence) my buddy has bought other people's midwest fix and flips with no chance for forced appreciation (in fact the building depreciates over time as housing values remain flat factoring inflation), Lower Cap rate and greater risk than I experienced house hacking. 

Stop taking rent at your place of business.

You can always partner with or borrow from another investor as well.

Does it mean you should stop passing on condo deals?

Instead of calling my agent to call about each property I call the listing agent directly to get some quick information.I have recently encountered multiple agents that I speak to and when I disclose that I would like to view the property with my agent they immedetly stop responding to my txt/email and tell me to have my agent contact them!