On a positive note, I've been tweaking my pricing on both of my storefronts, and I found a sweet spot that allows me to work less, make more capital, and most importantly - have more time to focus towards REI!

I’m hoping this will be less hoops to jump through then I’m thinking... but once I clear out everything and get my house cashout/refi I’ll be in a much more flexible spot @Russ Scheider what’s your niche here in town?      

@Jay Hinrichs you are spot on!

For me, the sweet spot between between scales of efficiency and quality tenants has been in duplexes.

I am planning to build a small A Frame in the next 6 months or so but the best that I could think of is just to have it as my own little spot and Airbnb it on occasion but that wouldn't be much a money maker.

and get it in one easy spot. 

Steve, everything you've written here is spot on and exactly mirrors how I've invested in RE for the past decade.  

Hey guys, I’m not sure if this is in the right spot or not but here’s a question.I found a property that’s great sqft and purchase price for the area.

(XXX) XXX - XXXX.2) have this number go to a Google or Grasshopper number that transcribes each call (but does not actually ring anywhere) and see how many call you get over a 10 day run (subtracting any duplicate numbers).3) you can even fine-tune the price to see what the sweet spot of demand is

The siding seems very new and the spot that i was able to see the char marks is on a ledger board on the back of the house meaning the house at one time had a deck. so thats a little suspicious to me but could be nothing.