My favorite C/C+neighborhoods to invest in are Linden, Whitehall, Franklinton, Driving Park, and Eastmoor, to name a few. 

Many people don't realize that you gain as much or more net worth through debt pay-down, and while it's less liquid than cash flow, over a 5-10 yr hold period it's considerable if you buy in the right areas with the right asset class.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I've consulted a few times over the years with planners and with the way I buy properties, my liquidity requirements, and my concerns about about how government overspending affects the future, makes me a poor candidate for IRAs and 401(k)s with the stifling regulations.   

The plan includes high-yield activities such as property flips and strategic acquisitions to provide liquidity and generate returns.

.), index funds are likely to provide an equal or better return with a MUCH lower hassle factor and more liquidity.

Baselane has the added advantage of synching with your Schedule E you'll use at tax time to file your taxes.

Though it may cash flow well based on their current debt service, when you compare the income it produces to the equity they have is it actually even a good investment for them from an ROI perspective or would they be better off liquidating and redeploying?

No such requirement for improving rental properties and deducting interest on Schedule E. 

Good thoughts as we embark on this New Year.....our time is precious and should be valued way more than most people do.One of my favorite sayings - "Money is a replacable commodity, time is not"