Emotional usually equates to crazy.If you can work with them fine otherwise stay out of it.

I think he was too embarrassed to call me even though I stayed in touch via text every couple of weeks.

I lack the funds and/or ability to get a portfolio loan of this size as I’m coming from a stay at home mom/small buiness owner salary.  

I currently am a stay at home mom so my husband can focus on establishing his career as a real estate broker.

Depending on how long tenants stay, assuming the average of 2-3 years, cost is minimal but every 3-4 tennat turn over may require more extensive upgrading of many items.

Option 3.)My grandfather currently owns 2 properties in York, Pennsylvania and gave me an offer to purchase his homes below market price. wonder would this be a good investment or stay away? 

CA real estate value is almost at a top it might move up a notch or two or just stay put before the trough ......If the ROI is less than 12-15% an equity manager will tell you staying with something liquid and headache free.

Jade,Stay close to home would be my suggestion.

Definitely stay away!

Buy the properties subject to the sellers loans staying in place and have the sellers carry a 2nd mortgage for the balance minus what you agree on for a down payment.