As a result, the lower potential earnings power doesn't have the effect you think it does. $1 Million of cash value can generate as much after tax income as $3 Million in traditional retirement assets in an IRA. 

Two of the major issues that I'm concerned about is finding a shop that does 30 year mortgages on investment properties and one that calculates effective leases into the overall purchasing power.

Shortly thereafter, I dropped out and have been working towards an apprenticeship in the highest paying job I could find, overhead power lineman (after 5 years most guys make $130k).

Technician had tenant call me to tell me electrician would be needed as the unit wasn’t getting power but the breaker was fine - problem was somewhere in between.

@Alex BernthThe power of cash will open doors for acquiring properties at greater discounts over financing.

I'd love to hear your take on this.Overall I just don't want to waste money on rent but I don't want to enter the LA housing market at the wrong time which will also hurt my buying power elsewhere. 

In an economy where the consumer is finally in the drivers seat, I don’t agree with those who think we as licensed professionals are this almighty power.

I was wondering if any of you had ever had experiences with solar power on a rented property?

I recently bought a triplex and now I am hooked after seeing the power of real estate.

California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 580d(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no deficiency shall be owed or collected, and no deficiency judgment shall be rendered for a deficiency on a note secured by a deed of trust or mortgage on real property or an estate for years therein executed in any case in which the real property or estate for years therein has been sold by the mortgagee or trustee under power of sale contained in the mortgage or deed of trust.