We liked the potential cash flow and style of the building; we also wanted to be part of an improving neighborhood.

I think the reduction reflects the increased risk of Anti STR regulations at both the city and state level.On the positive, it continues to achieve near 100% occupancy at rent prices that seem quite high.#3) The last 2 years of appreciation have been modest compared to 2011 to 2016.  

I’m trying to develop my own “flea market” home decor style.

What can I achieve by speaking with the boss?

Several ways to achieve this but it requires leverage in some way .

I recently did a case study where I highlighted how $50k per year invested can achieve about $40k/year passively in less than five years.

Or am I temporarily decreasing my freedom in the beginning to achieve a greater freedom later?"

One byproduct of the "plain language" style is that contracts tend to get shorter.

I do open house style showings, private showings take up too much time. 

Reading through the BP forums, it looks like the only way to achieve that would be to invest out of state.