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. 

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. 

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'!

These markets feature turnkey properties, such as new builds or fully rehabbed homes that are tenant-ready, with systems that still have about 10 years of life remaining and property management teams already in place.

One thing you should always look for in life and as an investor is to use your "unfair advantages".

You have kids - do a 529 plan and max it out You will retire one day - max out your 401k yearly, IRA, Roth IRA (or backdoor to Roth IRA)You will have health expenses one day - max out your HSA From here I'd invest in Real Estate.

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

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