Lots of history combined with new culture create a niche in rehabbing, big federal and state agencies here, large corporate headquarter presence, active entrepreneurs ....and my favorite (as far as living), mild weather with all four seasons:) @Trevor Ewen "jump" into Richmond

I find the older properties to be a unique niche as it takes a decent amount of knowledge to develop solutions to some of the issues these older properties bring up.

And since I am in the business I can take the full deduction for my loss and offset my gains in other areas.Your not unique in anyway there are thousands of land lords in your exact position virtually every month they just don't post about it they just walk away.

Perhaps a combination of notes and tax liens, which could compliment your rental income.

Jacksonville, FL is the entire county of Duval (a unique designation, most places the city is a sub-set of the county).

Remember you have the unique advantage of being a "kid."

Water & Sewer current bill is about $900 combined.

It will cost $50k. 2 units combined bring in $1295 a month, tenants pay utilities.

That's a unique idea about asking to borrow off of your agent's commission.

I can also give potential clients a unique url for them to go to in order to see what I've done, what kind of person I am, that I have a following, etc.