:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Correct but this will be a STR in a prime market with pool and by beach so I am sure I can manage to break even

A single family will be easier to sell and exit because of a larger buyer pool. 

It seems like if I could put together 3-4 people who are interested in the same deal, and get them to pool their capital together on a flip, you would lower the per-person risk, you would allow more investors to enter the market. 

And if you're going to manage yourself, it doesn't matter.The pool of buyers decreases as the access to property management decreases.

Sight distance on a bar might be a tougher decision than Site distance on a pool installation company. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I think it would be in the best interest of newbies to establish an account with BofA or other large institutions because they are so resilient and offer great products.On two occasions last year, I wanted to pool funds to one account in order to send just one wire transfer to avoid confusion to the recipient.

There are a lot of investor interest that does not come from BP so I think your sample size is just pooling from one source

It's essential to thoroughly research the local market, understand the risks, and carefully evaluate each investment opportunity before making a decision.As a Minnesota native, I can confidently say that I prefer the warmth of a sunny state over the cold and snowy climate I grew up in.