Hello, I am completely new to real estate investing and was hoping to find out from people who have been in the game for a while what a realistic earning potential would be from accumulating long term rentals over time. 

We debate selling it all the time but we know homes in CA usually always increase in value and it is just a waiting game and we can’t sell it right now and make a profit yet.

They are playing numbers game.

You can find loads of articles, videos, and online courses that'll give you a solid foundation in construction basics.Network and Find a Mentor: Try connecting with people who've been in the game for a while.

If you are going to do a game room and want it to move the needle then you need to really do it.  

This is part of the game.

I've been in the real estate game for over 20 years and have done my fair share of transactions, including condos and multifamily properties.

But I looking at the long game - I want valued tenants that take care of the property and minimize wasting my time.

Buyers are out there, and with fewer investors jumping in due to concerns, there's less competition snagging those good deals.If you're considering moving forward, connecting with someone who knows the Tampa scene inside and out could be a game-changer.

Real estate is a long game and waiting is the hardest part.