Hi Steven-Great questions and congratulations on having $100K cash to invest in real estate.Your goals are cash flow, appreciation, and long-term holds.You asked about strategies and suggestions for locations.I would invest in two duplexes so you always have income coming in, in Lansing, MI for about $140,000 each.

It would be really great if anyone could provide me this information or suggest a mentor or someone with experience, who might help me get started. 

I went through demos of all of those, pulled together our evaluation criteria, etc. and then ended up choosing Hospitable (which we've been thrilled with).Thanks, that makes much more sense and frankly, is a relief (I started wondering if I was missing something, lol.) 

I wonder what are your guys' approach when it comes to trees?

Your property management should send you pretty clear reports at the end of the year so as to obviate your need for such.If you have more than 3 units and self manage I suggest software - especially if you are considering expanding.I find Stessa usefulI also use buildium but not incredibly thrilled with it.  

.: Quote from @Mark Cruse: Not sure why suggesting a person utilize an off-market strategy is bad.

The only thing a tenant does it prove the rent you can collect as opposed to a proforma of suggested rent.

I suggest starting with a  smaller single family property, and build from there.

“The completely different movement” I suggested 5 years ago is catching on?

@Jose Remor These are great suggestions here.