So, no, I'm not going to choose a market just by how much I just enjoyed hanging out in that area ;) I also want to explore vacation rentals as an option, so that's going to take a while too.Thomas S. 50% of revenue going into expenses, that's what I heard too.

To me that's a lot of eggs in one basket.

I'm sorry to hear about all the damage you've had, but at least you and your tenants are safe and there have also been some silver linings.Keep hanging in there and getting it done!

I've already demo'd the old and bought the new sheetrock, just need someone to hang and mud. 

@Steven McPherson, the fact that they didn't hang up indicates they may be interested.

I am looking to hang my new license with a no-fee brokerage in NE Florida that is investor friendly and allows the flexibility to work out of my house with minimum meetings and training.  

What could I have printed on the back of my business cards (I'm a realtor) that would make you so inclined to hang onto it?

I agree with the person that stated that we will NOT see another 2008-2010 crash, but the will ALWAYS be corrections, in everything...The key is to be able to keep enough leverage available for all markets, ad never put all your eggs in one basket.

I think there are some initial signs that the Austin area market is starting to change.For the second time in 2016, single-family home sales volume declined in Central Texas, down 3.1% year-over-year from July 2015. I...

Plus you can get the hang of managing on a smaller scale.