I also got involved with a builder in Florida who has yet to produce the first of three houses they're contracted to build, which was a major hit to my available funds as well, setting me further behind.I also figured if I fell a little behind in saving (18 months instead of 12 months for example), I'd still be making progress.

Then when it aligns, start doing it.Books and videos are as good as the time they were produced, you're going to want to get a pulse on the actual beat of the floor. 

You need to look at return on equity, how much cash flow can be generated putting your equity to work vs the cash flow this property will produce.

There is some but you FB or local event would produce more.

The City of Montgomery is the Capital of Alabama with a robust economic environment that has produced multiple awards of excellence at the Chamber of Commerce level.

If the search produces a sea of natural earth tone pics, the one that stands out has a splash of color.

Like others have mentioned, there’s appreciation, depreciation, leverage, and tax benefits that produce a compelling risk adjusted return. 

You need to understand how to drive the Net Operating Income to produce a good solid return. 

I can build a 1,000 sq ft cabin including land  and holding costs for about 350k or so and the cabin will appraise out for about 500k to 525k and will produce gross rents in year 2 between 50k to 60k.

There is a case for buying well-located solid assets that produce immediate current cash flow at reasonable leverage.