A and B neighborhoods typically don’t produce much cash flow and are more of an appreciation play—something the city has been seeing quite a bit of over the past decade.

I will move forward with my journey and just follow the positive people in this group that is amazing.I get the Ra RA Ra stuff.. just sometimes reality comes into play.. and its sad to see people run down these rabbit holes.. when those with decades of experience in the industry know better.. just trying to give both sides..   

Do number, size, or area of investments owned play the biggest role in that decision? 

As an investor in a market where cash flow does not come often and appreciation is a bigger play, I understand your mindset. 

If you’re newer to real estate, role-play scenarios with a mentor or colleague.

With a 3-5% down FHA loan, I snagged a cozy home in a hot spot, worked from home to play handyman, and created a hedge against the "what-ifs" of life.

It is a very safe play.

One of their so called instructors from one of the training sessions asks the students to go to the five star hotels, or go play golf, or go horse riding, or go hang out at the high end night clubs for the sake of fund raising.

You have to tell people if a toy is broken, missing pieces, or might explode when played with.

Should I play harder and get into land development?