I think what is more important is focusing your time and energy to put yourself in a position where a crash won't affect you.

In 2016 we were the winners of the Green Energy award from Branson. 4 time Cert. of Excellence from TripAdvisor and have made significant enhancements to the rooms (50" LED televisions - pillow top mattresses - new drywall - etc.) 

Kevin,If you're serious about investing out of state, I suggest you read David Greene's book on out of state real estate investing.

I think for especially since I’m super green as far as investing and real estate go, this market, here on Long Island as well as most of lower New York State are out of my price range realistically.

I plan on re investing, i am totally green, id like to purchase rental property or build a spec house and sell.

I personally would never use an A/C in San Pedro (rather open windows than pay for energy costs), and I know that my opinion is biased, so I’d like to know your opinions...should I get the A/C system anyway?

Also, just a word of warning that pro forma is Latin for lie (thanks @David Greene and @Brandon Turner).

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Des Moines.

Purchase price: $284,000

Cash invested: $14,000

We are hacking our home, we have completed a "livable" mother-in-law ...

My Wife and I are all in! We have decided to be committed to BRRRR Investing. I have been listening to BiggerPockets podcasts for the last four years. In 2015, I turned my credit around, paying off my bad debt. Then i...

I recommend you read David Greene's book on out of state real estate investing.