I live in Sacramento but have family in San Diego and would love to end up down there later in life.  

I'm passionate about helping people achieve financial freedom and believe that building wealth is a great way to achieve freedom and control from outside influences on your life and ambitions. 

Of course, your stage of life and financial position does matter with this decision.  

Average tenancy is over 3 years per unit.Seller used to have 9 units and recently sold two units to the tenants. one for 32K and one for 35K. he wants to sell the rest all together due to health reasons.No deferred maintenance to past due HOA dues.

By the same token, being an informed consumer is important to your financial health.  

My father sold cars all his life (retired) and the last 10 years or so selling told me that if they (the dealership) didn't sell cars to people with wrecked credit and horrendous scores, they wouldn't sell any cars, period. 

Buying and selling a house IS a life or death situation for these people.Is it difficult to get listings? 

Michael,Thank you so much for taking the time to walk me through the details, it's nice to see principles carry over into real life.

@Erin KellyPersonally, I think having investors set up first will make your life easier in the end.

Life will get in the way.