The 350k will earn 15-20k/yr recouping a good portion of the gambled amount. if that works out do it again.

I'd probably have better odds going to a casino and gambling.

If you're OK with a gamble for higher % gains, that's what we have done with a big chunk of our cash.

Your insights and recommendations would be invaluable as I explore these avenues.When I'm not immersed in real estate, I enjoy traveling, listening to music, and cooking.

Attention new investors: As I’ve immersed myself in the BiggerPockets forums, I’ve observed an extreme emphasis placed on asset protection by those entering the business but their approach and where they decide to allocate their time and resources is misplaced.

When the cat leaves, the mice will play".Most folks that invest out of state are cat's that are never present.So the realtors, contractors and property manager (The mice), are always playing and making a fortune doing so.You really need to spend a lot of time in establishing the right relationships in order to make it work from afar.Picking a market, visiting it regularly and immersing yourself in it non stop.Having family can also help but I decided a long time ago to not mix business with family and friends as it can get heart breaking when things don't turn out well.Wishing you much success

City is home to seven Fortune 500 companies, including Procter & Gamble, Kroger, and Fifth Third Bancorp.

When they are gambling on a completed project, they want to know a battle tested captain is at or along side the wheel. 

Immerse yourself in learning about land investing.

Back home finding deal getting my real estate license and immersing myself in that world or to be stuck fishing for the big checks to invest with.