Some of the most expensive and difficult properties in the country (and world) to develop were vaporized into potentially un-developable lots.

Real estate serves as the foundation, generating the income needed to reinvest in initiatives that preserve cultural heritage, create jobs, and support community growth.Diversified Value CreationReal Estate Portfolio: Profits from rental income, property flips, and value-add projects fuel the system.Trade Development: Integrating businesses like plumbing companies creates a pipeline for stable, high-paying careers while addressing labor shortages.Cultural Growth: Revenue is reinvested into programs that promote education, workforce development, and cultural preservation.

With a natural in and use owner occupied housing, you could likely end up with 1-2 houses a year (each in a new city).The other option is when your baseball career is over, you will most likely end up back in your home town, so you could start the brrrr process there with maybe your parents checking in on the work the contractors and property managers are doing.Best of luck.

I moved many times during my Navy career to markets all over the US and even Toronto.

getting cash flowing rentals in those states is certainly possible, but much, much more difficult than advertised. 

@Brody TrottStarting a real estate career as a firefighter offers lending advantages and flexibility.

I'm still a fan of West Coast appreciation although I know it's very difficult to buy in 2024 with very high prices.  

Financing can be expensive and difficult to find.  

Pot smell is notoriously difficult to get rid of. 

Quote from @Collin Hays: From a macro standpoint, cash flow is difficult when servicing debt, at least in the early years.