If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

If you are in just one market, I highly advice getting access to the MLS for better data for house prices.

Companies wanting to set up new operations will not choose high-crime cities.

I trusted this agent because she was recommended to me by one of the MTR gurus/book writers as a high professional investor-friendly agent.I had planned to implement a mid-term rental (monthly) strategy, but I cannot do so due to HOA restrictions and high insurance costs.

Partner Driven was interested in the Watering Place deal in Knoxville, TN, due to its high profit potential with a purchase price of $350,000 and a sale price of $417,000.

That's way too high.

It seems that everyone’s definition of cash on cash is a bit different.  

I don't know the laws in California but I suspect they're similar.I would also definitely recommend getting an inspection if you get it under contract. 

I'm definitely saving it for our annual ski trip. :-)

@Jessica DiPonziano  3/1.5 is definitely families but I would inclined to have that room as a flex room, office, child bedroom, excercise room, so the more you can do to make that happen the better.