The end result being to eventually own rental properties and learn to surf with my kids on some sunny beach, with smaller trips skiing in the rockies. 

G'Day everyone,It's your favorite Aussie here again and The Real Estate Dingo.Not too long ago I posted about a property that I lost $25,000 of my hard earned CASH - Ka Ching Ka Ching $$$Click on the throwback link as a reminder - How I Completely Lost My A$$ On This DealI am writing to you today with my head held HIGH and my tail wagging as I just made a $30,000 profit in this awesome deal.There was not much that went wrong with this one besides the odd unexpected rehab expenses.

I live in Rancho Cucamonga myself.You dont seem to be a beginner, but for those starting I always recommend these 3 things to people beginning in Real Estate Investing:1) Do a lot of research here2) Do not spend a lot of money with coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience, I'm not against coaches or education, but you need to be careful as there are some that are really bad3) There are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

Does anyone have a favorite template i can start from?

I take too long, and too many trips to Lowes...cheaper in long run to hire!

Guitar is my favorite hobbie, and I enjoy a wide variety of music genres and styles.

Hi Joyce,Welcome to BP, this is a great website and resource for all types of real estate investing.I always recommend these 3 things to people beginning in Real Estate Investing:1) Do a lot of research here2) Do not spend a lot of money with coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience, I'm not against coaches or education, but you need to be careful as there are some that are really bad3) There are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

MY" favorite heat system is each tenant having own PVC vented gas furnace,,,ducted as necessary either thru crawl space,(Preferably) or over the top in the attic with lots of insulation covering.This leaves a way to use same system for central air with an outside unit and inside A coil.Electric baseboard in every room  would be least fav, as energy cost much higher and results less satisfiying and no a/c option other than a whole systemThese pvc vented furnaces are small and are low gas users. 

Hi Kenny,Welcome to BP, this is a great website and resource for all types of real estate investing.I always recommend these 3 things to people beginning in Real Estate Investing:1) Do a lot of research here2) Do not spend a lot of money with coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience, I'm not against coaches or education, but you need to be careful as there are some that are really bad3) There are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

Higher cash flow than anywhere AND higher appreciation, i just don't recommend Turn Key type of investing as there is a big disparity in prices.I'm buying properties for $2000 that on the same block the Turn Keys are trying to sell for $45,000.One of my favorite plays is buying after TK investors give up.