And its a huge difference of having a primary and or rentals in regards to living in CA and having rentals in Tx double whammy on tax's and the other issues in Texas which is weather  and soil issues for foundations.

The soil around your house should always be dry when you take out a scoop with a shovel.

(my goal is 5+ years, I should be at a healthy $120K+)I also looked at RealtyMogul.com, but chose to go with Fundrise.

I still have a healthy fear of that - but admittedly, don’t know all the particulars. 

Heres to a healthy and prosperous 2019!

Hiding money like a lover's soiled blue dress would be dishonest.

I really believe in "pride of ownership" and its impact on vacancy/rents and resale value (both having a well-maintained building with a low Section 1 termite report and pleasant, long-term tenants paying healthy market rents - they come with the building).

Given this has been a salvage yard for 65 plus years I know that there will be soil contamination from the previous owners.

They've already done soil testing in several areas and no contamination has ever been found.

Livonia and Westland is where I look predominantly because properties in these areas still tend to cashflow and still have a healthy potential for appreciation.