If you are organized enough to forsee hang ups and talk with your GC about potential challenges on a regular basis, two brains are better than one.

Here is a presentation I made describing the benefit of doing such vs a regular investment.

Let's say there's 3 properties in a 1-mile radius with 5b/3b, but one is a foreclosure and the other 2 are regular conventional sales.If you're doing a comp for your subject (4th) property, do you have to take the foreclosure one into consideration?

Attend events regularly, stay engaged in conversations, and keep learning through books and podcasts.

I just want to hear from regular investors about their experience.   

I can also allow a tenant to grow with me - just moved a family from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment.Personally the only reasons I would choose to invest in multiple markets is a) because I wanted an excuse to go somewhere regularly or b) for economic/geographic diversity.I had the advantage that my home market was good.

My wife and I spend a lot of time together, we take vacations regularly, and I prioritize my health by working out 3–4 days a week and getting 7–8 hours of sleep most nights.

Now, I focus on design and amenities that directly enhance their experience:•Practical Bathrooms: I added a combo washer/dryer to one of my bathrooms because guests coming back from outdoor adventures often need to wash their gear right away.

They are releasing permits now on a regular basis and things are able to move forward like they should.  

There are still tons of MLS deals getting done regularly.