I guess that kind of vitriol is to be expected coming from someone who doesn't even have his own picture in his profile. 

I checked the Better Business Bureau for complaints, I checked the NJ State Attorney General consumer division to ensure he was licensed, I checked every reference he gave by visiting sites and speaking with the homeowners. 

If anyone in the forum is interested, send me  DM, I'd post it here just not sure if BP will allow it.I visited and like everyone felt in love with the country.

i'd pick a market close by, or that you have a personal connection to, or that you visit often.chasing cash flow by itself can lead to negative outcomes - for example, these investors bought in supposed "cash flow" markets:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...hope this helps.

I have some family in San Antonio and grew up visiting often.

Based on my previous investing history (completely unrelated to real estate), I would describe myself as a buy-and-hold kind of guy.

The best way for you to figure this out is visit the platforms and explore their free trial (if offered).

@Michael Baum You are right in saying that if guests break $2000 worth of stuff in a year, we have the wrong kind of guests.  

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from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action