I've had low returns but in general all have made money.

It's very user-friendly, low cost and allows the option to add team members to projects and tasks. 

Choose a multifamily or single-family investment approach, consider low cash flow priority, and monitor interest rates and seasonal timing.

However The barrier to entry in the REI teaching business is very low and a lot of bad players join the game.What you describe led me to come up with Ned's Rule of Gurus.The quality of an REI course is inversely proportional to the price

Flat fee brokerages have been around forever, as low as $295.

Google something similar to "low cost commission free variable annuity". 

LTR is stable, slow, and risk is low but potentially not as much cash (right away).Comes down to what goals you have and your risk threshhold - I have friends in CO springs who do STR and MTR, and works out great - but also have folks who LTR in that area and it pays for them self and it a great way to save money in places like taxes and build equity.  

Rates are pretty low, maybe $30-50/night.

Which is its a low cap rate deal, you might need to put 40% down in order to meet the banks DSCR loan covenant. 

Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.