On the other hand, if I were to pitch that same deal to friends of mine in the tech sector, they would think it was a scam because they don't typically see risk adjusted returns like that in their industry. 

I work in the social services sector, but am determined to create cash flow for myself and family through real estate, with a multi-unit property being my first purchase.

All these niches and sub sectors will determine expected returns and risks. 

Find a local investor with some experience in the sector you want to join and ask them to advise you along the way.

I also have a bookkeeping service and have clients in the investment sector.

A long-term goal is to get into commercial multifamily or other commercial real estate sectors.  

- STRs, as properties that are oftentimes tailored around vacation and/or leisure, in some cases may be in areas that are considered “rural” since they are designed to appeal to people “getting away from it all,” or getting away from the big city.- An appraiser, may indicate in the neighborhood section of their report for that property to be “rural” which is triggered by the following:            -Surrounding area zoned agriculture            -Distance to schools and amenities greater than 25 miles            -Less than 25% of surrounding areas is developed.            

Student loan forgiveness is a controversial topic but here’s why I feel this way: Paying off student loans means we are transferring a trillion dollars out of the private sector (which is your salary and RE investing potential and is the only source for economic growth) to government agencies which use money extremely inefficiently and impede economic growth. 

Well, if it makes you feel any better, it wasn't that long ago that you literally worked until you were dead; the idea of 20-40 years of leisure is really new.

Also, investments in downtown redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, and the healthcare and technology sectors have contributed to job growth.