In my area most buyers pay cash over pay for a duplex for 1M, They gamble on potential rental increase and appreciation.

Obviously, any buyer should do extreme diligence when purchasing anything from anybody, but I feel that the "burn and churn" approach adopted by this group is not really something anyone would wish to enjoy. 

Much of what you decide to you depends on what you enjoy doing and what keeps you with your family.  

My plan is to die and let my kids enjoy the stepped up basis when they inherit.

Enjoy!

We live in San Diego because it’s home and I enjoy it more then any other place I’ve been been.

Hi All,This marks my first post on BP, I am thoroughly enjoying all of the knowledge and experience people share freely here.

You don’t appear to understand some basic distinctions between employer managed pension funds and employee-selected 401k funds.Guys like Bernard email you documents and wish you luck in running your plan.I've been enjoying the give-and-take on the forum - and this comment does require a response.

In regards to markets I am interested in, I've enjoyed living in Boston, MA and could see myself living there when I graduate.

I do a better job and enjoy that extra 10% a month (which is no doubt more than 10% when all is said and done as I am proactive about getting lower trade quotes, doing work myself when I'm back in town visiting, etc.).