In that 5 years i could potentially build a stable business for a living.

We're in a stable and growing market now, so it should be less of an issue.  

I was driving around the suburbs the other day, you know, very stable area, high property values, seeing if I could find that one ugly house on the street that might be having troubles, and I averaged about 2 addresses per hour. 

you need to find a subject that you can really value add to it I'm a stable hold area for first time home buyers or to sell for investors for a rental.

. - I liked what you mentioned until the last sentence :) Looking for areas that have bigger economic engines that can create stable renters and lesser headaches.

Here's a question I thought I'd take to the forums since I can't seem to wrap my head around it...I'm currently looking at a multi-unit and the numbers look good as far as the monthly cash flow, ROI, price, rents (relatively stable), etc.

But that is not something you have to be scared of if they are stable people.

@Anthony Podloski The hotel market in Orlando is stable, running high occupancy but lower ADRs.

Otherwise, having a stable job (9-5) while networking and marketing can help you gain knowledge, contacts, and a traditional 30year loan down the line when you're ready to go.

The South and Western portions of the ranch are within the shelf and slope regions of the carbonate platform where the application of new 3-D seismic technology tied to solid geological models will lead to a very successful venture."