I know the portfolio isn't huge, but it's somewhat diverse.

Criteria can include location, population growth, job diversity, amenities, desirability of bedrooms and bathrooms, size, and comparable rents in the neighborhood.

Opt for a property management company with deep regional expertise to get the most out of your investment.Property Expertise: Look for a firm that has experience managing properties similar to yours and is familiar with your asset class’s specific challenges.Company Culture: Choose a firm with a customer-focused culture that values team management and service, as this directly affects property performance.Market Reputation: Speak with local brokers and visit managed properties to get a sense of the company’s track record.By focusing on these factors, you can find a property management company that aligns with your goals and delivers real value.

@Genesis DuncanIowa, the Quad Cities region, Cleveland, Akron, and Dayton are all affordable markets with diverse economies and strong rental demand.

Going storage only sounds tempting as it is so easy to set up but I feel like having the diversity of both would be a more solid business plan.

We also have smaller pods such as underwriting, women investors, public speaking as the results of the entrepreneurship culture and value that continually being re-emphasized within the community.

And it's awesome that you have such diverse interests outside of real estate—singing professionally and playing basketball must keep you quite busy and balanced!

All three offer diverse economy's.

@William Silva Miami is a fun/diverse city but expensive for starting out.

This is before even the problem that these techniques and strategies work only in a limited number of opportunities, and these opportunities can only be recognized by someone with knowledge of real estate principles, law and finance. interestingly, what seems to sell nowadays is this pop cultural belief that education in anything but specific techniques is worthless; that something called motivation, combined with a positive mindset and an unwillingness to accept reality will triumph over anything else and lead to massive success.