The cost of entry is low while the cash flow is high.

It means prices are too high.2 - Absorption Rates fluctuate all the time. 

The market here is still high and I could sell with a great return, but the rent that we can get is very high so not sure selling is the smart option. 

I highly suggest teaming up with a broker who you'd want to build a relationship with and truly understands the ins and outs of different underwriting guidelines.

I'm currently on the same journey and am evaluating the same firms but find that their prices are too high for someone that needs basic 101 accounting and tax strategies for a person that is just starting out.

Everything is highly individualistic and there isn’t a “right or wrong”, but what works best for you and your situation. 1) what is your ultimate goal for your ideal investment property?

Its a high risk business.... however, its a high reward business as well if you play your cards right. 3.

Prices are very high so I am not sure how well you can do in our area these days.McCall is nice, but prices are also very high and it is a bit limited on access in the winter.

Areas like Bandon by the Sea Oregon for example, with one of the top public Golf Course's in the world, reminds me a lot of the Monterrey/Half Moon Bay Area and has attracted high net worth investors in recent years.

I highly recommend self managing.