My suggestion is not about how you invest $25,000 but rather how can you make consistent investments in RE over time?

We were especially thrilled to start our investing journey with a duplex, and it was even better that the tenants desired to stay and had been consistent with rent for many many years.

I've seen properties on a lake or near a park or popular trail that will consistently get higher rent. 

However, they require consistent maintenance to avoid becoming a liability.

Focus on location: Look for properties near colleges or hospitals—they tend to bring consistent, reliable renters. 2.

If it's the case that you are in an area where this is a consistent problem, it may be better to install a whole house surge protector at the main panel.

Hi Scott,You can achieve sustainable growth by investing in high quality, well-managed properties that will generate consistent returns over time.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

Another consideration is if you are not full-time, consistently, without gaps or missed hours.

You talk about consistent performance but you are going off of the word of inexperienced investors who don't have a clue about what they are doing.