Invest where yuo feel safe. Rents

Bet not:(You should ask them for detailed explanation of what they are doing and what the collections company is doing!

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I have funded i bet no less than 200 deals in the last 10 year that were from Aussies selling their home that is now a full reno.. many of them in their superannuation funds. ( US version of IRA )  just the dirty little secrets most wont talk about.

Your best bet will be to focus on counties or cities 1 hour away from the metro areas.Reach out!

The folks telling you a high-yield savings account is your best bet simply aren't real estate investors.They are people that purchased rent-ready homes from the MLS when interest rates were basically zero and thought that's how things are done.Maryam, I know you've looked at Detroit a bit and we've had a couple messages about that market.

I bet your systems are amazing, and you probably save a bunch in economies of scale. 

In terms of commercial real estate events, your best bet will be to find events happening in Manhattan - there really isn't much of a commercial networking scene in other boroughs. 

(which usually comes from hands experience) then I think REITs are a good option ... much safer than going out of state investing in individual properties as an inexperienced investor IMO.

I am more interested in safer investments even if it means less cash flow.I am interested in areas with no lead paint so I am thinking either Akron or Lorraine?