For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.

Cash flow, even that which looks good initially, tends to get eaten up by the real cost of the upgrades needed to keep the property rented.  

They do tend to be slightly higher, but that doesn't mean your deal won't work.

These course providers tend to sell their customer base on  unrealistic expectations or teach the most basic of concepts which are easily picked up through a book or merely browsing through these forums.  

Reverse exchanges tend to be much more expensive than traditional 1031 exchange. 

This opportunity doesn’t occur frequently but it takes these attributes to take advantage when they do.3 - Blind luck - do enough deals, the unique opportunity tends to present itself.  

Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and children.

Unfortunately, some PM companies do tend to focus on bigger portfolios, leaving smaller investors feeling overlooked.

Of course, all channels can work.. from seller financing to foreclosures.. but from my 30+ years in real estate, I’ve found focusing on cash flow analysis tends to pay off more reliably.So here’s the big question that might help steer your next steps.. what do you think would make landlording less stressful for you.. a property manager, or maybe a smaller property until you get more comfortable?

When this happens, inflation-adjusted rents tend to decrease.