I'm a bigger fan of Oakland myself, but I think this is a little more "stable" play and less risk than doing a big turnaround in an up and coming area of Oakland..

It's a rad sport and keeps me in shape ;)I'm also a huge fan of electronic music (trance and progressive are my main squeezes).Thanks for your time!

That way when you do come across a "better" deal, you'll have your shoes tied when you start running and will be less likely to trip up. 

We had about 3 months worth of mortgage payments in the bank when the stuff hit the fan.

I know from previous posts that you are a fan of craftsman style homes :) The first two were 2,200 sq ft and sold for 350k each.

I grew up in Minnesota - so if you are a Packer fan we are probably sworn enemies already :) But still -it's great to have you here!

One thing you might want to think about is, in your shoes I would consider buying higher-end properties (Class B) that will require less management.If you buy 1 or 2 houses and revise your strategy that is fine.

I would exhaust that option first if I found myself in your shoes.

You have to screen then verify... and, I got tickled because on Monday, after a trash-out, I came home and scrubbed the bottom of my shoes.

I have gotten my toes wet by investing in Vanguard's REIT fund, but would like to take the plunge into landlording in the next few years.I'm a big fan of personal finance, and found out about this site through a forum on an early retirement site.