I also find it rewarding to talk CA investors with dumb landlord hubris off their suicide ledge.

They certainly offered to allow me to back out of the deal, despite the fact that the addendum indicated that they didn't have to (though my attorney thought we may be able to fight that in court).Regardless, I often put down $5K, $10K or even the full purchase price of the property in EM...while it does pose a little bit of risk that the cash will be tied up if the seller can't get clear title, I believe the rewards (getting some great deals over other buyers with higher offers and lower EM) was well worth it...

For those who buy right and early, then jump up before this bubble bursts, they will likely be rewarded.

It is not entirely dissimilar to swapping out of one stock that has just popped (leaving little remaining upside in you view) and into another that has a better risk-reward profile.

The reward (return on investment) is hard to beat.The only way I sold my homes was on a lease with option to buy.

Having the choice of several potential tenants increases the chances of a better tenant in the long run, which will typically create a better reward than an extra $25 a month.

If it was easy everyone would be doing it and the rewards would be smaller.

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It looks great, with free checking account transfers and giving rewards points and discounts to tenants who use it.