Hi Brandon,Personally I think it all depends on what kind of "avatar" you are.If you have high risk tolerance and have time to spend, active strategies like flips and BRRRRs will yield better returns and more opportunities. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Quote from @Tanner Lewis: Hey Chelsea - I'm pretty active on the lending side in the Smokies since it's mainly rural STRs.

@Isadore Nelson Yes, eviction is possible, but there are too many factors that need to be taken into consideration, active military family members, disabled veterans, building violations, maintenance issues and etc...

Once a year I take out all the credit cards and make a small purchase on each one which I then pay off in full just to make sure they stay activated.

I'm an active duty Air Force (retiring soon).

Seek mentorship and expand your network.Good luck!

The real trick is making sure you’ve got a handle on who’s active in your target area.

Other distractions include non income-producing activities - aka any distraction pulling you to do something other than speaking with and following up with people.How can I prepare myself?

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.