I'm sure your $50k annual savings will increase over time as well, but this is just something to keep in mind.2)  The lenders I've dealt with typically only lend up until you have mortgages on 10 properties.  

Education is a relatively safe and cheap way to get to know the industry and even potentially answer the simple question of whether or not REI is for you and if so what facets or niches intrigue you most.

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It's not so simple as taking someone's else's plans that aren't in cad (which I'd never do - I mean take someone else word for measurements, I do all my own measuring).

If you can increase your NOI then the VALUE increases NOT the cap rate. 

We currently have a couple of SFR rentals up here in the WA area (Snohomish County) and are looking to increase our portfolio... but now I'm a bit torn on whether we continue to invest here in WA or if we look to AL now that we will likely be moving there by next summer.Pros and Cons that I've weighed for investing in AL as opposed to WA:Pro -1.) it's cheaper!!

There was a huge increase in assessed property values all over the place but apartments were hit really hard.

He had it on the market, took it off to "pay a fee that will increase value".

But if you are willing to go to a lower purchase price you could increase your COC returns.

Aside from simple diversification, I'm excited about the other positives about the RE asset class specifically, and I'm just soaking up information, looking to learn and network with people in general here on BP and specifically here in the SD market.