Its never too early to start thinking about multiple income streams.

I don't think there's anything necessarily wrong with buying a cashflow stream; it's dependent on your goals.

When I find myself swimming up stream, I look for opportunities that are emerging elsewhere. 

UAB has an economic impact on the state to the tune of $500k per dayConstruction Hub - Multiple international construction companiesFinancial Hub - There are many banking HQ's in BirminghamInfrastructure projects everywhere to expandSports Medicine originated in Birmingham (HealthSouth)I used to appraise prior to investing.

I decided recently to work on getting my real estate license and becoming an agent to help me learn the business more and have a better stream of income to help me in this pursuit.

I would not touch it and list it on zillow as an income investment or an ideal house hack canidate and the reason why is because i experience an endless stream of folks who pay too much for rehab properties, not knowing the real cost of fixup. 

Gabriel Benavidez when you create passive streams of income and they can pay for the luxuries.

As well the city being a hub for the drug trade.5) Sure why not.

My goal in real estate is to provide a second stream of income from cash flow via a buy and hold strategy with single family and multi-family rental properties.

What are your thoughts on this study by Wallet Hub ranking 2018 Happiest Cities?