I don't like fast cars or anything else so empire building bores me.

The Constitution says I can build my empire anywhere I want, as long as I work for myself :-) 

House hacking is an amazing way to build an empire, you just need to know what you can and cannot do upfront so that you don't get stuck later.

I would like advice on where to go for analysis tools (calculators, spreadsheets) and am eager to learn from anyone’s general investing experience, especially specific experience you may have in the Orange County or Inland Empire housing markets.

And by the time you get it all straigtened out, the tenant quit the job and it all changes again.There are certainly people out there who have built real estate empires with Section 8 and are killing it.

Lawmakers never imagined a future where everyday investors could run a vacation rental empire from their phones through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

The US dollar's value (a reflection of the strength of the empire) is in dramatic decline. 10% this year - and 97% since the debasement from the gold standard. 

I've noticed some slow down in areas like Palmdale and parts of the Inland Empire.

Eventually, as my empire grows - absolutely!  

My best friend and Iwould build this empire.