If someone can get the SEC or another financial division to take notice then that could change the playing field dramatically. 

These days, I've backed off a bit because a bunch of my systems have closed so just waiting for the next big hack play. 

This gives you the benefits of ownership without the hassles of “landlording” or playing general contractor—in my opinion, it’s a more feasible arrangement if you’re looking to live in one state and own in another.The initial outlay can be pretty reasonable as well.

I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.

Sometimes having someone play devil's advocate is also useful.

I preached in “The Hands-Off Investor”, as well as on stage every year in my presentations at BPCON, that one of the strongest forms of “skin in the game” is “does the sponsor have a brand to protect?”  

If this was a Capital appreciation play beyond this return great.  

We will likely evolve our strategy once we start to see the numbers play out.

There are some other dynamics that also will likely play a factor in making the situation great for investors...such as runup in home prices and interest rates probably created a permanent renter class of society. 

I am always cynical of those that post on here stating that they have X number of dollars, but I'll play along.2.