Be ready for continuous learning and remember that networking is essential in this industry.

Metro’s Robust Technology Sector, Virginia Tech and George Mason Campus Expansion, Amazon HQ2The strength of the D.C.

Then I'd probably spread that $750k out amongst numerous operators and diversify across asset classes that I like (for me it would be industrial, multifamily, storage, and mobile home parks).

There plenty of industries that are now seeing the value of block-chain.

To them, everything takes "5 minutes" to do.The entire PMC industry has major challenges when it comes to handling maintenance, so it's a featured topic at most industry conferences. 

Everyone in this Industry at least who sells RE to Homeowners NOT investors knows the cycles and right now the cycle is MORE LISTINGS period nationwide.. then come about Nov.. people slow way down B/C of the holidays and in other markets winter is slow because weather is so snotty..

Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  

Huntsville is a fantastic market with strong job growth, a booming tech industry, and steady rental demand.

Hey BP,I’m relatively new to the industry with about 1.5 years of experience, but I’ve already learned that automating common tasks is a huge game-changer for efficiency.

. - Nashville hotel industry is expanding rapidly, 2nd only to New York City in its growth.