This is how Wall Street brainwashes us to constantly throw money into a 401k instead of investing in income producing real assets.

Additionally, I was never informed of my right to conduct a final walk-through before closing.

We have found homes that have basements converted into apartments, which we could rent out for income and have also found duplexes with one unit occupied.

Assuming you got a conventional loan and put 25% down, based on an appraised value of $365k you potentially could pull an additional $112,500 of equity.

Not quite a new member as I've been lurking these forums for years, finally deciding to get serious and figured doing the "New Member Introduction" post would be a good step.Briefly about me:  I'm currently working as a merchant mariner (3rd Mate) and I travel for work about half the year, looking to get into real estate investing to supplement my income and begin building a portfolio during the half of the year when I am home.  

Additionally, I have seen people set offer deadlines and accept offers before the deadline hence I think it is best practice to get an offer in as soon as possible, call the agent before the deadline to see where offers are at, and adjust as you see fit.

Additionally, Columbus offers a diverse range of neighborhoods, allowing for various investment strategies.

Still very close to CA but no state income tax, property taxes DO NOT reassess on the sale (4th lowest property taxes in the US), much more landlord friendly, diversified job growth, population growth, and Reno doesn't have as severe of weather in the summer as Vegas.

I am talking about current operating assets: what did they underwrite for rent, other income, RUBs, taxes, maintenance, turn over, etc.  

@John Doyle No.Passive income is taxed at a lower rate.It does not qualify for use making 401k or SEP IRA contributions, nor would it make sense to change it from passive income to higher taxed earned income that would qualify to be used as plan contributions.