One downside of MF can be the age, and insurance can be a big issue.

Additionally, the Villages are close by and with an aging population it attracts a lot of healthcare field workers.Now, with a lot of rental properties you may run into slightly longer vacancy periods if you have a unit turn at the same time as others, but generally speaking renter demand is solid. 

The success of such investments depends heavily on local market conditions, and maintenance and upkeep costs can add up, especially as the property ages.

You'll get a feel for the age of the neighborhoods, the vitality of the commercial buildings, the ease of location, the closeness to jobs.The markets you're describing are more linear, and usually have lower capital appreciation.

Quote from @Chaliyah Penick: I have a relative that is up in age and no longer able to afford the mortgage and are falling behind. 

Im not a tax expert but it seems like this would be an important distinction as the fundamental structure of the financing is different and dictates who is earning interest income.

I am not the most technical person but in this day and age, not being technical is even more reason to welcome opportunities to use platforms that help develop that skill. 

There is a distinct difference in the law between short term and long term rentals. 

This separation creates a clear distinction between ownership and the right to revenue.That said, one key difference is the upkeep required for income-generating properties like homes or rental buildings.

The loan to value that you can go up to will mainly be determined by your age.