@Andrew JohnsonI agree - I am a big fan of tax diversity as part of retirement planning.My question, though, is essentially this:Say I have a client that has $300,000 that is 100% invested in securities (no real estate) and I have determined the best asset allocation for the client is 60% stocks, 40% bonds.Then s/he inherits a $200,000 residential property and decides to keep it as a rental unit.

In any case, even if you're into risk and future capital gain projections, try to steer clear of real warzones (at least until you build a substantial, diverse portfolio with solid hedging).3) If you're going for capital gain, do your research and find the developing areas.

RICH has been in existence since 1979 - in both good times and bad - and has plenty of intensive training courses at very low prices for new investors.Good luck - the Houston area has many diverse real estate opportunities.

You're going to find BP a rich and diverse group that will be able to help you all along the way.I'm not familiar enough with Florida to really know what's where, but if you go up tothe search box at the top of the page, type in Florida, and adjust the drop down to search for people, you can find all the Florida Investors here and reach out to them.Also just posting your questions directly can get you lot's of answers.

Both the DFW & Houston markets are huge and extremely diverse. 

Diversification is Key I have always believed, even more so during times of heightened volatility, that diversity is the key to any successful business or investor strategy.

I would reach out to a local RE attorney who specialized in evictions as like you said the courts are very backed up and youll have to still go through the Diversion Program (https://eviction-diversion.phi...). 

In my experience having had 3 houses with basements, grading, gutter diversion and drainage if needed are a good system of keeping your basement dry.

I currently have multiple units but looking to diversity by investing in a self-storage facility.Does anyone know of any good Self-Storage books or learning material?

The market here is as diverse as CA.