Land contract emerged as the most attractive alternative financing in the last two recessions.

Location near jobs, tourism, or other attractions (like an airport).  

Ponying up $500 that they'll get back in 14 days may seem more attractive -- but, I'd still consider this one a toss up.However, in my "sleeps 14" ski condo INSURANCE is definitely the way to go. 

Ive got some tenants who are approaching having paid me half a million dollars in rent. 

With his involvement, it seems like Shreveport is gaining momentum and attracting new investments.1.

@Aaron Maxwell two issues with what you want:1) Multi-million RE developers have economists on staff that research all this for them!

I'ma was getting burned out, and I started hating real estate.Here's the deal:67 Units, $12.2 million, 2019 vintage, mix of SFH & Duplexes.We bought this deal from the same seller who sold us a 62 unit last month.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

We have 37 units (25 properties), and have over $1 million in up front cash invested in those - and that was with rentals purchased between 2018-2021 - when both real estate and mortgage rates were cheap relative to today's prices.  

McAllen is literally the cheapest place to live in America, so that doesn't hurt when trying to attract new folks to move here...