**Cash Flow & Reliability**: The cash flow can be great, especially since the rent is typically above the average for the area, and it’s guaranteed by the government.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

I’ve noticed that most of the listings on that site in SF have average at best pics which i was shocked by (I’m sure this is not your wife).

You likely will max out before 10 though as the average person with average income will have difficulty qualifying after a few loans because of things like the DTI (debt to income ratios).

Markets with disproportionately high new construction, like Austin, TX, will see rent growth pace behind inflation or even (again) fall slightly on average.

Keep in mind that MTR bookings average 3 months so you wouldn't want to move utilities that often. 

Have you calculated how many properties or average monthly revenue it would take to reach that goal?

The off peak is late winter/early spring (March to May) and we've had no less than 30% occupancy with an average of around 45%. 

I know Virginia Beach is attractive but that average price for Alexandria strikes me as rather low.

The greatest and probably only leverage I have as an out of state investor is the proof of funds to show I have the liquidity and the risk tolerance to average 2-3 deals per month.The Yelp thing is specific to California and only for companies.