I now have 2000 units and a team that allows me to focus on just the parts I enjoy (mostly the deal making)I don't see anything I could have ever done that would bring me as much income and wealth.   

Landlord friendly, low property taxes, no state income tax, and can be a day trip from CA.  

In order to past this SS test, your appraised market gross rental income at 75% has to be more/equal to your monthly mortgage payment (PITIA).

The extra income from renting your current house would certainly help out regardless of what you decide to do and if you do your homework on a second house, it'll pay for itself!

Are you looking for immediate cash flow through rental income, or are you more interested in long-term capital appreciation?

But to pick your brain a bit further why did you say long term rental will not generate cash flow ?

In these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income.

My question is, is it hard to get started and make good income as a real estate agent?

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There is one for a first time home buyer, one for first generation home buyers.