Their business model is interesting and has a couple different exits strategies when getting a property under contract.

Post construction appraisals for this model are coming back at $377k.

If I was an educated investor looking for the best hot spot, I'd put it on Syracuse.

I know Alberta is hot at the moment but it worries me as I feel as though i would be going with the flow.

I see 3-5 as a fad.Fractional ownership - way to much overhead for these to be profitable. think "timeshare".STR in non traditional markets - running a STR is a business and real estate, boils down to location location location - who would want to go to a conference and stay in a STR vs. the hotel where the conference is at, most businesses pay for this I do not see why.Mixed use with green - this has been going on for years- it will continue but it is also more expensive to build - which means higher costs to use.Not trying to be debbie downer, I have seen these attempted to be done in the past and they really have not been successful.I do really like the BTR model though as I continue to see that as a very good option in the future. 

Just like the business model of every syndicator/note maker. 

Hey @Marie Copul, since you want to leave your job, I recommend focusing on a high cash flow business model within REI to begin with before getting into the lower cash flow (wealth building) models.So, flipping and wholesaling are the typical high cash flow models within REI.

Model Units?

San Antonio is hot in the summer.I will compare my return on San Diego purchases against any market, but if you plan to buy rent ready, I think many markets will beat San Diego in the short term.  10 years or more out, I suspect few markets will beat San Diego.  

You get to show buyers the same models over and over and do not take people all over town.