To make a long story short, for one property you are not going to save $ in the long run and realize materials can take 6-16 weeks to arrive. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Long Term non-paying Tenants.

So as long as the property is in the continental US and not in one of those states I then look at the population and population growth.

Even if you have a higher return in the stock market, you'd be doing it with a lower basis after tax and it will take a long while to recoup from that. 

Those who just try to copy the price model and not the operational leg, yeah they don't last long. 

As long as no “healthcare” services are provided (like medication or personal care), it’s not regulated by the Department of Health.

Real estate is an excellent avenue to help you achieve those goals, especially since it can create both passive income and long-term wealth.

Cash flow is real, but it’s often a long-term play.

Narrowing down the options will probably come down to comps and city/neighborhood specifics; things like permits.Any good suggestions for finding out how long permits are taking in certain areas?