I am the kind of person, who is savvy and smart, but I have to try most of the recommended things out there ;).I found, that websites are using my number so many times, that I started to use google voice as well.

My day job is as a medical device engineer up in Orange County.

Simply, is the "smart" money flowing to these funds or is this just the beginning of another real estate "tulip" mania. 

@Vincent BilleraDoing lease options in good school districts in the midwest is a smart idea.Lets say you wanted to invest in Cleveland OHLook on www.GreatSchools.orgLook on www.NeighborhoodScout.comPick the best neighborhoods.Then look for houses that are in good shape, needs little work, and these houses do not sell with an agent, usually because they bought a short time ago FHA and have little equity.Look for expireds, canceled listings.Contact the seller and see if they would be interested in avoiding a commission and closing costs.Offer to do a lease option assignment at no cost to them.  

However it still has to be a smart number that has the situation in mind (cost of repairs, ARV, etc etc) She fired you, I don't think you have to worry about her coming back and trying something sneaky.

And if so, is it a smart thing to do?

I’m considering purchasing a smart lock (WiFi enabled) for our AirBnb.

-smart-all-in-one-washer-and-dryer.wfc8090gx.htmlYou'll still need water, a drain and dryer vent, but my bet is that you'll get something additional in rent, so it's a matter of when the break-even point is.

:) One that gives me raises every year as the consistent increases in cash flow and appreciation continues every year except in the financial crisis for a few years.I will probably continue to buy properties and self-manage them until I see it will take more than 20 hours a week.BUT, with all the automation, smart sensors and leak and smoke detectors, wifi cameras and locks, etc., I am wondering if the only time consuming event will be bad tenants that need eviction.

Let me also say I work FT and need to be smart with my time.