So, in general, what is a real estate opportunity that you had (caught wind of, actual offer, etc) that you thought about, turned it down and now regret it? On the other hand, what is a real estate opportunity that you did take part in and are happy you did? I have a few:

1. I remember in late 90's, early 2000's, there was word of leveling some properties east of Classen, south of NW 10th. At that time, it wasn't a great area and I remember hearing lots would sell for around $10,000. That is now known as SOSA and one of the latest lots to sell in early 2023 sold for $155,000.

2. We bought a house in Crestwood in 2007 that is pretty small. In 2008, the house at 1409 NW 16th came on the market for sale at $195,000 at 3,200 sf. It ended up selling in mid-2009 for $142,000 ($44/sf). In 2015, it was listed for sale for $260,000 and ended up selling for $235,000 ($73/sf). Now, that house is listed for sale for $720,000.

3. After college, I lived in my grand parent's house in Edgemere Heights. My grandfather built that house back in the 1950's and after he passed, we lived in it. Once we moved out in 2004, my mom and her sister decided to sell the house to get the money out of it. The house was 2,100 sf on a half acre, a 3/2 with two living rooms. It was sold in 2004 for $149,000. It was sold in 2013 for $250,000 and then again in 2016 for $315,000. The market value on the OK County is $418,000. In early 2023, a similar age and style house in the same area sold for $488.000.

On the positive side, we purchased our house in Crestwood in 2007 for $92,000. We paid it off three years ago and it appraised for $225,000. Now we are renting it for $1,400 per month and our management fee is 10% plus T&I so we are netting $1,000 per month.