.: Quote from @Molly Hane: I’ve found a “deal” but I’m having trouble understanding if this is a good fit for me.

I now exclusively invest internationally so I was never interesting uninteresting neighborhood stories.

And this should be a "living and working in ___ environment fit's good with my life" kind of things. 

In addition we would like the flexibility for me to be able to supplement my income or leave my employer as we see fit.

@Kwok Wong With limited exceptions its customarily the lower tier neighborhoods that present both BRRRR and cash flow.

Slowly build out a repeatable process...if you continue to change things (as in different types of properties, different levels of renovation, different finish material, different neighborhoods, etc.) you create more variables and make it harder to solve to the problem.I am a math guy and less unknowns/variables you have the easier the problem will be to solve. 

But, each has their own differences.That being said, in the neighborhoods I invest in, duplexes and quads have appreciated slower than single family properties.  

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

I've not invested with 5S so I can't comment on their product and management specifically but I can say for build to rent, if you’re considering this, ask yourself: Does this fit your investment strategy and comfort level?

For the ROW agent that fits with what he's allowed to do better than giving you items that someone else could criticize his agreeing to.