Glad to be part of such an active and helpful online community.

When I choose to take a more passive route I will likely combine the two, true MF in traditionally high appreciation markets.if you go the San Diego route there are additional options due to being local like house hacking, active sweat equity properties, self managed (provides a learning opportunity but is work), etc.Good luck

For instance, if you're in middle-management, then active investing might not be the best fit for you.

I’m finally making the move from simply lurking through the forums to being an active participant.

Variable rate is based on The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus/minus a margin, adjusted quarterly.

I would be actively involved in these flips: finding the deals, analyzing the deals, writing up the offers, doing some work myself (I'm semi-handy), working with contractors, and eventually selling the properties.Naturally, I started the hunt for properties!

His area include Rhode Island and parts of SE Mass and he knows every street and if its a good area or not. 

Before actively pursuing deals and talking to brokers you should already have in place a team of professionals (RE Attorney, REI focused CPA, Property Manager, Contractor, etc) that you can refer to as your investment team when talking to them.

BE ACTIVE.

The blog post on "shopping for a deal" makes excellent sense -- the more you are familiar with streets and neighborhoods, and how much properties have sold for, the better position you'll be in to grab the right deal when it comes along, without agonizing or delay.