Cash flow or appreciation and your investing timeline. 

A cash out refinance post - 1031. 

I just don't know if OC is too saturated with rentals for the summer and we would not bring in positive cash flow to make money off the rental.

Bought for $18,000 cash and now priced at $90,000.

Purchase price: $185,000 Cash invested: $220,000 This deal was brought to us by a wholesaler that we work with regularly.

That creates a really nice price / rent ratio which is favorable for investors looking for cash flow.

Unit A is about 100 years old and Unit B is almost completely new.Pros:-The duplex is in a very desirable neighborhood with home value appreciation year over year at about 50+%-Rent is also in high demand within this area-Cash flows well even with high interest rates and increasing property taxes-Home is price below average cost per sq ft-The house has been renovated and some parts of it has been remodeledCons:-All issues are with Unit A, the 100 year old unit.

Not quite the Doomsday scenario Elon Musk is afraid of, but certainly a reasonable concern.Additionally, with Berkshire’s surging cash pile nearing $200 billion, it is difficult for Berkshire to find a way to deploy capital effectively in a way that “moves the needle”.

Welcome Brandon - I have properties here in the wyoming valley.I am a native to the area.Scranton has many hoops to jump as an investor - esp. an out of the area investor.One is you'd have to hire a property manager if you do not live in the city of Scranton or within 20 miles of the city.Real estate taxes are high -that plus the current interest rate and ask prices makes cash flow an issue.You can find "deals" but please do your due diligence.Here is an example of a potential deal I am evaluating in the hill section of the city: 20 y/o, 2000 sq ft. 3b/3bath TH - Needs paint, new carpeting, and general wear and tear repairs after a 4 year tenant.

Secure contracts with sellers at lower market pricing, then connect with cash purchasers eager to pay more, earning from the difference.