@Greg ScottIf comparing to stocks to real estate, I want both so I am not putting my eggs in one basketIf you look at historical returns I believe stocks slightly outpace real estate but of course if you are a savvy investor you probably can do better with real estate if you are more active in it compared to stocks.

However, San Jose historically is a high appreciation market (affecting both market value and the associated rents). 

HELOCs have historically been difficult to get on rental properties, and the only lender I knew of who did write HELOCs on rentals is no longer doing that, as of April. 

I had no knowledge of this at time of purchase and was not able to get historical proof of rent paid when I asked for it at time of purchase.

What have the historic vacancy and maintenance expenses been?

Purchase price: $322,000 Cash invested: $89,000 3 FAMILY BRICK HOUSE IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT

This buyer is typically more economically mobile than a historical SW-side immigrant (Polish, Lithuanian, Mexican, etc.) and may buy in cash.

“Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first for our state with the award of the commercial space vehicle reentry license for Huntsville International Airport,” said Gov.

Purchase price: $554,900 Cash invested: $138,000 Three Family with 10 Bedrooms located near Clark University and completed renovated by a company that specializes in historical homes.

Historically, if your mother ever wants to get a loan, as long as she can show that someone else has been making the payments for the last 12 months, they are usually fine.You could also use it as a personal motivator.