So, it may negatively affect your available time for your own investing.Of course, you will also be exposed to potential acquisitions when clients choose to sell.

It depends on a variety of factors. 

Considering all the factors in today's real estate market, how would you guys recommend investing this money? 

. - What driving factors should I take into account when l'm looking for an up n' coming hot markets?

I am not an expert although since bitcoin was best performing asset class past decade, insitutions are obligated to expose 1% or more of many funds to this asset now.  

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

Assorted things.Realistically, on a triplex that's not fully rehabbed, without assuming tenant damages I'd be factoring in roof, flooring, HVAC at minimum on nothing more than a 10 year cycle (5 is safer).

They don't even have two-factor authentication (e.g., SMS code on login), or at least don't enforce it for me since I chose to signup using Google.

- How do you factor in the costs of rezoning or obtaining permits, if necessary?

There are several factors that could be affecting that, but definitely not an increase.