not be better. In 2006, everyone said dump California, go to Texas. If I did that I would still be working as the cashflow in Texas has shrunk signifi - cantly given rising property taxes. I will never be a “know-nothing investor” in my chosen market. For example, in my area I have switched from single-family homes to small multifamily properties and back to single family. I have sprinkled in office buildings and mixed-use prop - erties. I have bought and held and flipped properties. I have also sat on
my hands and done nothing when the market was just too hot. Some new investors like to say they are diversified but they might just not want to do the work required to be a knowledge expert in a single market. When it comes to diversifi - cation, ask yourself if it makes sense to invest in multiple markets or if it would be smarter to diversify the types of assets you invest in. I believe it is always a great time to buy a great deal and unless you focus and do the work required you will miss
the opportunities that your market gives you. •
Michael Zuber worked in the Silicon Valley since graduating from Santa Clara University 20+ years ago. After wasting time and money in his 20s, he
began investing buy and hold rental properties and never looked back. Michael grew his rental property portfolio from a single rental house to financial freedom in 15 years. Now that he no longer has a day job, he shares his story via his self-published book and YouTube Channel, both called One Rental at a Time.
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