I tell this to all of my investors - whatever you buy in Columbus Ohio, you want to hold for the rest of your life!

How many people every year pour out there life savings to come for a vacation, just from TX, not even mentioning the US or rest of world. 

Crazy.... you are letting someone you dont know live in possibly the biggest investment in your life.... and you dont check out who they are???.....

You’re trying to ruin the biggest benefit of the life in flip. 

Since I am entering this field in the latter part of my life (63), I do not want 'long-term' investments as I am not interested in making millions, but having enough for the remainder of my life to 'Vive La Vida Loca'!

Gave up for a couple months as I have been swamped with life. 

Welcome @Andrae S WigginsThere are REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent. 

Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I've house hacked for a year but have been handy my entire life.

Any tips, warnings, or real-life lessons are welcome! 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.