Last year my largest holding FDUS, paid 13.6% dividend and stock also went up 8-9 %, as long as 10 yr flat to rising they make money on their large net interest margin spreads.if you ok with moderate risk, pick good REITS, as a group VNQ they beat sp500 last 20 and 50 yrs by about 1.5-2.0%, and they beat private real estate investors by 2-4% in academic studies as well, that's an average, that doesn't mean REITS outperform the excellent investors here at BP :)Or take out a margin loan and YOLO Bitcoin, no don't do that!

Your total return is a function of cap. rate, appreciation, and leverage.  

By adding a shower and moving the sink in the first-floor bathroom, I created a more functional space.

I do think I've learned a great deal however, concerning how business credit is viewed vs personal credit, how having your LLC, S-Corp or Sole Proprietorship set up correctly with its name and exactly what your describe the business function to be, and also just how important your ability or as in this case, F&G's ability to know exactly what the underwriters are thinking and want to hear in order to greatly increase your funds.

Keep it to the top 30 major metro markets (Austin is 30th, so nothing smaller), here is the full list. https://www.thoughtco.com/largest-metropolitan-areas-1435135. 

Design and finishes are typically owner functions.  

Not a lot of functionality, but would have been useful to me when I started out 

Business forms usually near downtown or a particular area that's generally centrally located to popular functions and the hub of the city. 

@Mounish ThatikondaThree beds and one bath is less desirable than having 2 bathrooms or even a half bath. 3/1 can make some of the best purchases because they are functionally obsolete and may get passed up by many buyers allowing you to get a better price.

Just remember, returns are a function of risk and effort, so don’t fall into the trap of buying low cost assets with the promise of high yields.