What markets have been stable for multi-family w/consistent strong rents?

Handyman Contractor Insights: These will best come from interviews or referrals from social media (friends/friends of friends) that are retired contractors or tradesmen.

Second, when Boomers lose their jobs, they often simply retire, and they are an enormous generation

Establish an emergency fund and target stable long-term rentals or short-term rentals in markets you understand.House hacking or private lending can offer alternative entry points depending on your risk tolerance and hands-on involvement.

All of these areas have relatively stable rent prices and notable appreciation rates

But assuming its a stable but growing market, every dollar of Net Operating Income you are able to force is explosive to the underlying asset value.Under both of these scenarios, you do not need to syndicate as long as you don't go too big on the deal size. 

Market is continuously stable and rents well.

After my CPA of 30 years retired, I wanted more than just a CPA.  

Looking ahead to retirement for both of us, we would like to make a solid investment with few worries about weather events.

Currently I am looking to buy and hold for the long-term with the goal of being free and clear by the time I retire ~20 yrs.