I lived about a mile east of there for a couple years; very fun & nice area.

It's nice to see opinions from both sides of the issue :)When a tenant pays late once, I enforce and collect all late fees and...I take notice.When a tenant pays late twice, it's a trend.  

if you want to house hack, I would suggest moving to an area that rent to value allows for 2% or better for a while, cost of living is lower there too, and its fun to explore new palaces. besides the tax benefits of almost anyplace other than CA are huge. my rule is never leverage more than 60% LTV (after repaired) this allows a 20% market correction buffer and still keep 20% equity for conventional secondary market if you ever need to refi. you create this with a GREAT deal. for example I buy SFR's only, I like my all In after repairs to be $35K with a value of $70K and never borrow more than $42K.  

I'm taking a break on flipping cause it's 2 different types of renovation and since I do my own renovation as a contractor, I had more fun renovating and renting my rental properties than renovating my flips and selling it.Give me more time and I will reach your level of developing, that's like the highest level or real estate and would like to sit down and chat one day of our war stories lol or real estate.

Little quiz to learn some fun facts before the weekend.

Have Fun!

My goal is to collect enough rentals that in the next 15 years, I could retire from my career in broadcasting (which is very fun and exciting).

If you haven't already check out the podcast, really good stuff and a fun listen if you driving.What type of property did you go with for your fist purchase?  

It's never fun to walk up to a scene like that.

Check out your local one and go to every meeting, so much fun and you learn tons!