Don't measure from the fence because it could be wrong.

It varies and it is what the area is using and it is a rule of thumb that does not typically a rule of thumb measurement that other owners use.  

s Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI) measures the percentage of households that can afford to purchase the median priced home in the state and regions of California based on traditional assumptions.

The conservative and moderate approaches are your safety nets that allow you to create wealth through appreciation.

Generally speaking what measures do you take during the acquisition of the asset to help stack the odds in your favor?

I have 12', and that length only measures 110", with paneling in between.

However, they are a little far from up-and-coming and have safety issues.I do not have the skills, a team, any experience, or time to take on a flip / total reno.I will be joining 1 or 2 REI groups to gain more knowledge and network.Let me know your thoughts about any of the above.

Sure you can make money in it, but it's a highly competitive sector due to our low supply of the asset when measured against other metro areas. 

I don't want to exit the market since I sure can't time the down cycle (though I can feel it coming) but it feels to make like if you can cash flow with a healthy margin of safety you'll be ok.

After all, when all is said and done regarding our egos, the bottom line measurement to our success is how much money we actually earned in the profession of real estate.Some might argue that they only want to learn real estate as a hobby.