I don't think putting in $40k would even lift the next appraisal value by $10k, but the monthly cash flow is almost breakeven (which is fine - we're living on other side and has appreciation potential).

@Vivek Sapre The market has changed quite a bit given that Tesla and Apple has come into the picture.

Also, work seasonally at Best Buy or the Apple store.I loved games and video games: chess, Quake, Unreal Tournament, StarCraft, Diablo, Civilization, etc.   

I did all the management but had a local team of trusted craftsmen/contractors to perform the heavy lifting. 

but they crashed and burn these past several years)By the way, I own Apple (AAPL), Visa (V), Discover (DFS), Vodafone (VOD), Chevron (CVX) among other rock solid stocks in my 401K but I would sell them in a heart beat if I found a great real estate deal.I believe in diversification for sure - Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, California....are those diversified enough for you?

I really hate to generalize and would not use the word hate at all.Bottom line is the bad apples spoil the reputation for the good people.

Flipping houses, where you buy a property, renovate it, and sell it for a higher price, is an example of a short-term strategy.Both long-term and short-term strategies have their advantages and risks.Long-term strategies offer stability and the potential for steady income, while short-term strategies can provide quick profits but may involve higher risks and more work.The key is to choose the strategy that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance as a real estate investor.5.2 Portfolio DiversificationWhen you hear the word "portfolio," you might think of an artist's collection of paintings.But in the world of finance and investing, a portfolio is a collection of different investments you own, like stocks, bonds, or real estate properties.Diversification is like having a variety of colors in your art palette.Imagine you have a basket of apples.

@Mariano Marco & @Magnus GöranssonJust wanted to chime in for update; as it stands today, the eviction stay is set to lift as of, January 31, 2021.Sorry to hear you're having troubled tenants.

It's literally what they do all day everyday and they've got lifts, stilts, taping machines, etc. to speed up the process. 

Not really apples to apples with a 10x magnification to me.I do measure my ROI against the S&P, though.