And while we have a nice chunk of cash in the bank and can get more with home equity, we certainly don't have enough to pay for the whole thing.

My W-2 job is in development so I understand I can't jump in head first. 

Yes, this is a job for law enforcement.

Overall, a nice place to live, unless you're in one of the bad areas, but rents seem outrageously high and city council adopted the state's rent control law - limits rent increases to 5% per annum. 

Nice work Logan! 

Maybe your time is better spent on hobbies, with family, your W-2 job, or growing your portfolio.Educate yourself on what a PM can do for you and then weigh the pros and cons of self management.

The rental income is nice, but the pile of cash in an after tax brokerage account and our monthly expenses being around $3500 (post move) is why I am able to leave the day job, not real estate.

Look carefully at the source of jobs in the area, make sure you understand where the workers are driving.

We also have issues trying to get our ServiceTechs there for a bid as they may be caught up on other jobs that need to be completed first. 

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