So now when I open the balcony door I have stairs in front of me and I can put barely 2 chairs on each side - NO MORE DECK...

Let's face it, there is so much information online you could choke a horse with it.

Hi Hunter,A few (10) years ago I faced the same problem.

I can barely afford to run a legitimate business in the midwest at $50/hr I don't know how any one that does it right could work in LA for $50/hr. 

It took me 6 years of personally owning, controlling and managing real estate before I got a license and could look at buyer or seller with a straight face telling I knew what I was doing.Frank

Take a look below for 4 reasons why you may be facing this issue.Marketing.Is your property being listed on some of the large property portals like Rightmove or OnTheMarket?

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

Even if I'm barely breaking even on month to month expenses it seems to me like it's okay since the property has appreciated in value so much already and will likely continue to do so.As far as analyzing the property from an investment perspective, I think I should at least break even with $2,900 rent, let's say $290 in management fees (10% to be conservative), and $2,400 in HOA + mortgage + taxes.I think this is a good opportunity see if I like working with investment properties and to learn a lot about this world.

I actually feel like we will be able to do a much better job serving our clients because I am not always facing burnout.

Barely any cash out of our pocket, he gets immediate relief from the debt and will get money coming in for a while until you pay him off.