As long as you stay invested and let your hard earned capital continue to grow, you can pick your spots when a real estate opportunity offers outsized returns comparatively to other investments. 

Neither path was completely hands-off, but the returns turned out higher than we initially expected (despite all the lumps and bumps along the way).As for Lakeland, I think @Andrew Haley's observations about mobile homes are spot on.

I’ve been in a similar spot, and you’re absolutely right—sometimes the quickest, most cost-effective route is the one that feels counterintuitive at first.

Lesson learned.You’re also spot on about the equity.

.: Quote from @Travis Biziorek: Hey Greg,With $750k to work with, you're in a great spot to make a serious move towards financial freedom through real estate.

Planted or are planting 25 acres more in total at 3 spots. 

You’ll want to invest in areas that have tenant interest but also aren't on the extreme end of neighborhood quality—this means avoiding the very toughest spots, where turnover can be high and managing tenants can be difficult.

I contacted the female renter and asked what was going on and she said he was living there, my lease like most leases states tenant must inform me if someone else wants to move in and cannot sublet, I always keep all my rental agreements in one spot and I don't have hers so now what do I do?

Definitely helpful.I got a lawyer who did overcharge me a bit but the tenant left the property spot clean.

But if the mortgage is 2k or 3k then I'll be in a tough spot.