Hard to see with fresh eyes or look outside the box when the peer group has limiting thinking as well.How much data do you read that isn't broker or mls related?

Second, while I hear a lot of duplexes, triplexes, etc being great from a cash flow perspective, I have some concern about their appreciation compared to single family homes and their difficulty to sale should I need to.

Oh - and they charge me 10% of collected rents, plus one month to place tenantsI appreciate folks perspective here.

do fan out if the OP keeps us updated here on BP in months/years' proceedings to come, considering the initial express interest in having police remove her. i do wonder what judge wouldn't seriously question duress and/or query the health and psychological wellness of a 96yo woman who somehow lost her home to the iron hammer of eminent domain proceeding, then the replacement to her granddaughter, and is now wanted off the property and gone, with not a shred on accomodation for her in her final years indicated by the OP herewithin.there's always two sides to a story and so its sadden poor/old 96yo granny (bless her soul) or her agent isn't likely in the least to ever show up here to tell her side.am hopeful all parties in said dispute get the justice they deserve and somehow all live happily ever despite today's wrath of a grossly litigious America where sovereign all-American family values once flourished.not a lawyer either so not giving advice but rather input - and perspective - as a fellow forum reader and writer.

My goal is to leverage my assets to build a portfolio of rental properties and other investments to generate monthly cash flow now and into retirement.I've really enjoyed BP so far as it's been a fantastic source of information and perspectives.

I am sure you will be able to add a unique perspective having run a successful business as well as doing some flips.I look foward to hearing more of your experience.

A large percentages of business are going to come in and want to make the space theirs.A few examples (from the perspective renters point of view):Think retail...

If that was easy, everybody would be doing it, but it is possible when you know how.I've bought every house I've ever owned from the perspective of an investor seeking to buy below fair market value.

It is highly recommended to tear off all layers and start fresh.

San Diego, along with most of the coastal areas don't make sense from an investment perspective.