However, the higher response rate didn't necessarily translate to a higher-quality seller.

If you qualify for and utilize a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) then you will be able to have access to institutional quality real estate from the proceeds of your 1031 exchange.

Hire a quality manager and collect an appropriate amount of assessments to pay them and the vendors. 

I have had $500 a month renters in the past and trust me the $1000 plus renter typically much  higher quality tenanr in my experience. 

@Jose MartinezYou should only blog if you have one of the following:1) A desire to write quality content and continue to produce it in deference to your target audience.2) Additional help (like interns) that want to do some writing and need a place to cut their teeth.Other than that, blogging for keywords alone will end up eating up more time than it's worth, or just producing content that nobody wants to read.

@William WalkerIt actually won't cost me anything (well... except lost rent), as they are apparently so confident in the quality of their service that they offer a "Love us or leave us" policy, which is that you can cancel at any time during the contract with a 60-day notice of intent to cancel.

If I sell my current home on owner financing will I be able to quality for capital gains exemption if I sell with owner financing and just hold the mortgage.

If I have a handyman that works so fast and does quality work that most other people pay 4 people for his output (I pay him double).

Victoria it depends on your financial position and goals.If you have 250k to invest your not generally buying any quality commercial retail anytime soon.

Point of saying all of that is there is plenty of upside in Oceanside and some good bang for your buck- with a lot of quality neighborhoods.