Compare my plumber to another "hot shot" developer I know who ended up over extending himself and filed bankruptcy, maybe the plumbers are doing better than that fast growing developer...  

Find the hot spots, those charming neighborhoods and coveted areas where short-term rentals are in demand.

@Nikesh Patelwelcome. please recognize that it is very, very difficult to achieve cash flow at this time UNLESS you employ a hands-on, time intensive, creative strategy, OR a combination of such strategies. 

Unfortunately, building houses is very cash intensive.  

Don't assume that it is.If a liability claim ever arises against you for injury or death on your property - and it DOES happen - your risk management will be intensely scrutinized by a plaintiff attorney and potentially a judge or jury.

Hi Jonah...Huntsville is such a red hot market right now.

Columbus is definitely a hot market for investing!

But, I agree it does hot have the economy or population growth that Columbus and Indy have.  

As a result, home-buying affordability has fallen to its lowest level since 1985.However, Austin’s red-hot economic engine continues to generate strong employment numbers, making the Austin metro the best job market in Texas and #7 in the US (tied with Nashville), according to WSJ’s recent study:What if I’m a buyer?

But, also, sometimes you just have to touch a hot stove to understand not to do it again.