I dont nessecarily look at that as a bad decision though, as when I made the choice of going full time, I had all the experience of managing a transaction already down.

It's not an easy choice especially once you are established in your area. 

Years ago when my wife was getting her education she was presented with a choice to further her education and obtain her doctorate or settle for a masters .She knew it would mean many more years of school (12 years altogether) and well over 100,000$ more in student debt on top of what was already owed .

Apartment Rentals Will Continue to be a Good Investment Choice

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@Cooper MarcusBetween the self-directed IRA and the Solo 401k, the Solo 401k is usually the better choice if you're eligible. 

My $45,000 costs $300 a month to be in second position and if taxes/ins/expenses are another $400 a month, they are cash flowing $200-300 a month, which obviously only grows as rents increase and my lien looks better and better as the principal decreases.Now, sure, I'm painting a choice scenario...1% rent rule, an investor with that kind of SFR farm...but funny enough...I see more and more of those scenarios existing the more I talk to people.

That is a personal choice.

You will have a choice of quality tenants to choose from.Jersey City is prime and if you are near the Hudson River it's a score.   

For example, my choice of pest control company is entirely based on referral and/or Google reviews.