I was hoping for some positive quotes but meh guess not.

Investors do not lose their properties by being over leveraged in a down turn in the market they lose due to insuficient positive cash flow and lack of reserve finances.

That said, I’m open to any position, even if I am scrubbing toilets, maybe hear some useful nuggets of REI knowledge through an air duct?

That said, I'm open to any position, even if I am scrubbing toilets, maybe hear some useful nuggets of REI knowledge through an air duct?

I am currently 24 years old.Here’s a little information on my current property (primary residence):Purchase Price: $130,000.00 Mortgage Balance: $99,937.34 Market Value: $180,000.00Market Location: Spring Hill, Florida, USA (Tampa Bay Area)Of course, the best scenario would probably be to move back with my parents, but, truthfully, I do not want to move back with my parents and siblings; however, I would be debt free and generating income from my primary employment.I feel that the downsides to selling my home is that the market in my area (currently a seller’s market) is extremely hot and, by holding onto the property, there is a likelihood that the value of the property will eventually increase substantially over the next few years.If you were in my position, what would you do?

I’m in a similar position as you.

The more familiar you are with the area you buy in, it puts you in a better position to know pricing, neighborhoods, historic trends etc.

Unless there is a typo my guess would be that you are possiby entering the amounts in and out backwards - using negative and positive numbers in reverse.Another common mistake is the timing of the  money in and out.

Asbury Park is still rough west of the tracks, so not sure the impact it will have, but certainly being in close proximity to a booming city when pricing within the city closer to the water are getting crazy is a good strategy.

You could try to get your unit rented or get another unit that has a positive cash flow that you desire.