The values in Newark (and I'm sure Milpitas) continue to skyrocket (given proximity to Silicon Valley). 

Kids are always going to attend college = continuous rental stream.

Account Closed Hi Mario, while it may seem like a safer choice to invest locally in your own market, I continue to hear from Investors interested in investing out of state because they are looking for better buy-ins and greater cash flowing markets.

It's been and continues to be a learning experience. 

Thanks for the response John...I will continue to learn before I jump in but I think this is the direction I want to go.

What are some simple daily things to do to continually do market research ?

Where do I continue from here? 

Should I continue to pursue it as another avenue of wealth?

Those 2nd opinions can guide you on whether to continue following your agents lead or pivoting to what you believe. 60 days without an offer can be nerve wracking if you need to sell but, in a lot of markets, is not unusual.

Put the 50K into a income fund and continue to contribute to it for the next 4 years.