UCLA Anderson School researchers said back in 2015 that SoCal was about 50% into it's appreciation phase and expected a return to more normal appreciation after that point.

You will face other obstacles and nuances a normal investor won't have to.Not to mention the fees and such you will incur on a small amount of capital.  

Thus, it was normal to hear a neighbor removing the shoes in the apartment above.

The Landlord/Agent may enter the dwelling unit after giving due notice (24 hours) to the Tenant and the Tenant has not unreasonably objected, to: make necessary repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements; supply services only by mutual agreement during normal business hours, except in an emergency; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective purchasers, mortgages, or tenants only during normal business hours, including weekends, except as the Landlord/Agent and Tenant otherwise agree.

The guy is a little expensive but VERY good and because I use him for a number of different products I do get a rather significant discount off his normal hourly rate.Erik

I guess some people have gotten 20 years from one but that is very rare. 12-14 years would be considered a normal life expectancy.

These are other very important pieces of the overall pie to consider sooner than later.The long and the short of it is that you have a huge number of options to create and build wealth based on your frugal life style and saving habits.  

You can work that angle as well and can make a lot more besides just the normal assignment fee if the right deals come along.

We brought up what 'normal wear and tear' means and that made her go nuts.

I am a HELOC newbie but thought that I heard they normally come with variable interest rates.