Granted in is imperative that one has a heart for helping those in the throws of addiction, I don't believe you could or would even want to pursue this business otherwise...

The market I am in is basically the greater Charleston area.

You have a few options depending on what you have saved up and what strategy you are interested in. I

The price to get in is obviously TOUGH, but if you have a pile of cash to play with, it's hard to argue with or beat the long term results of the cities with the best job markets and lifestyle (for those who can afford it) in the world.

I am very new to investing and in fact haven’t actually invested in anything but the home I currently live in. I

STR isn’t out of the question, just later on with more experience and money to invest in the areas that STR I think would do well in.  I

Get familiar with the local market, connect with other investors and agents, and make sure you have a solid plan before jumping in. I

This is my first rental property that I invested in. I

I plan to create a diverse portfolio by some point in my life but feel that the best investment so far to start in is real estate.

Approximately 87% of Clark County (where the Las Vegas metro area is in) is under federal control.