Although we know Southern California isn't the most ideal location for an investment property, we are looking to invest in a location that we can drive to.

Leaning on local property managers and agents is key.BPCon: Great call — networking there will open a ton of doors.You’ve already got the drive and experience — now it’s just about connecting with the right people and opportunities.

Here’s why:Investment Strategy: Cryptocurrencies offer high-risk, high-reward opportunities, while digital currencies are safer but with limited profit potential.Transaction Choice: For everyday purchases, digital currencies may be more reliable, whereas crypto can facilitate international payments and innovative services.Security Planning: Digital currencies rely on banking infrastructure; crypto requires understanding wallets, keys, and blockchain security.Regulatory Compliance: Using the correct type of currency ensures adherence to local laws and financial regulations.Future Outlook: How Both Will Shape FinanceBoth digital currencies and cryptocurrencies are here to stay, but they will play different roles:Digital Currencies will modernize traditional banking, making transactions faster, more secure, and more traceable.Cryptocurrencies will drive innovation, allowing new financial systems, decentralized applications, and borderless transactions.Financial experts predict a hybrid future where central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) coexist with decentralized cryptocurrencies, giving users choice and flexibility.Potential ScenariosCBDC Dominance: Governments may roll out widely accepted digital currencies, reducing the use of cash.Crypto Adoption: Businesses may increasingly accept cryptocurrency for payments, investments, and contracts.Integration: Platforms may allow seamless exchange between digital currencies and cryptocurrencies, bridging centralized and decentralized finance.Tips for Navigating Digital MoneyEducate Yourself: Learn the differences and risks associated with each type of currency.Diversify: Consider holding both digital currencies and crypto to balance stability and growth potential.Use Secure Wallets: For crypto, store your assets in trusted wallets and consider hardware wallets for large amounts.Stay Updated: Laws and regulations are constantly evolving; staying informed is crucial.Think Long-Term: Especially with crypto, avoid panic selling during volatile periods.Final Thoughts: Making Smarter Financial ChoicesDigital currencies and cryptocurrencies are both transforming the way we think about money.

I'm in TX so it's about a 2 hour drive from me.

If you want to chase amazing deals, you need to really do some heavy marketing (cold calling, mailers, door knocking, driving for dollars, etc.) 

.- Because I can do repairs on my own, I'm looking for things that are within my driving radius.

So I’m lacking the confidence to actually “pulling the trigger” and I feel like I still have my drivers learners permit and still need someone experienced in the passenger seat while I drive.

If you don't mind driving a little bit you can find nicer multi family in some of the ring areas - Oxford (Miami U), Richmond Indiana, Greenville, Eaton, St Mary's - all these places are commuting distance to Dayton but decent little towns in their own right. 

And that uncertainty is what is driving the sluggish sales and not oversupply and the constant building from a city permitting process and economic lobby determined to ignore the fact that Austin never did have the fundamentals to support even 1/10th of the hype around it.

I also don't want to drive down myself every weekend to show the units to potential tenants.