However, after 37 years in the oil and gas industry, I have reached that stage in life when I would like to do what I want to do, and not what I have to do, enjoy my family more, as well as have the freedom to leave a job, and start doing something different.There are different ways to invest in Real Estate, and I have to learn what better fits me at this time in my life and my finances.

I love traveling and I would love to have passive income which allows me to travel without having to be tied down to a specific number of vacation hours a year.

Hello all I vacation at a high end beach town and am interested in buying vacation rental single family homes.  

Social aspects again.Property owners have social responsibilities, most slumlords ignore them, but those who recognize social responsibilities generally enjoy better appreciation of their property.

This is California for you, Enjoy.......

First is to go through the eviction process, with a lawyer, and deplete most of my savings.Second I can see if he will leave via cash for keys.Third I can see if he will agree to sign a contract that states he has 30 days to pay me or he will have to vacate the property.Sense evictions do not look good on someone’s record; I should be able to get him to agree on one of the latter options.

If you are looking to to lower your monthly rent by buying a condo and enjoying the deductions that go with ownership that is a good plan.The condo board and the owners decide on the yearly budget and capex projects .A good board can hold costs down for years so you don't have to worry as long as you look over the budgets over a 3-5 year time frame Condos are very attractive due to the lower costs and easier care then single family homes If I were you I would keep track of a few properties that you can see yourself living in over the next six months and then decide if buying is right for your situation Never feel pressure to own something if it is not right for you especially starting a new career  and notknowing where you may be in a year from today

Anyways this home is in such a quiet area I might just live in it for a long period and enjoy it. 

I too have a day job that I really enjoy and keeps me pretty busy.  

My family to your, man I appreciate every sacrifice you have made for the freedom we get to enjoy to do real estate and more.There is another to generate cash flow with all of the stresses of flipping houses and landlording, all are great methods, I have found to investing in cash flow note secured by real estate to be profitable and less complicated.