Researching the area’s vacancy rates and future development plans can also give you insights into long-term potential.

Any advice and insights on what I should choose?

Is anyone investing in or near this area that can give me any insight to the market? 

Definitely appreciate your insight!

I've been navigating the Section 8 space for a while, and I'd be happy to share some insights from my experience.

If you get help and look in the right locations, you can make the numbers work and still enjoy the property with your family.Very insightful @Mark Waite.

Start building close to home and you'll have such great appreciation by the time you're ready for the cash flow to be $20k a month you can exchange out of the low cash flow, high appreciation California market to wherever you decide to retire. 

This community is full of knowledgeable investors who are eager to share insights and experiences to help you on your journey.To make the most of this platform, I recommend asking very specific, detailed questions.

Let me know if you need more insights—this area has been my focus for years!

Possibly partner with a group but would only do money lending or group in exchange for gaining knowledge of how to independently do things.