It includes a lot of good/bad examples.

Focuses on stable, long-term returns.  

Quote from @Patricio Acosta: First comment I would say is do not buy something because it feels good.

But the good news is Texas is a great spot for MTRs.

Renovating a duplex can boost cash flow and long-term wealth.

How long are you going to own it and when will you try to sell it?

A good sized room with small pocket office is much more desirable than two cramped rooms.

I am a long-term investor, but I also provide services to long-term investors, so my advice is biased toward that option.  

@Ella Marie the Pro's are you can build long term wealth, the Cons are you can lose money if you cannot properly quantify risk.

From there you can start to identify what you are looking for.Where do you land on the follow spectrums:Cash flow and AppreciationLong term or Short term needs (waiting for growth vs get out of my W2 now)Long term rentals, Mid term rentals, Short term rentalsBuying close to home or coast to coastSelf manage or hire a PMIf you can narrow in on those, you essentially have your buy box.