Usually most franchise models in other business environments have the whole package.

While I do maintain a relatively modest percentage of my assets in money market instruments, corporate debt funds, and high dividend stocks, I remain most comfortable with the investments I specialize in and know best.  

If you’re comfortable with a bigger investment, a duplex is good for the benefit of additional cash flow and you could house-hack.

I tend to agree, in this uncertain investing environment it makes sense, it just feels weird to have that much cash not working for me. 

As @Jonathan Greene mentioned this is kind of a dated strategy in the new price/interest rate environment.

Sellers continue to drive the Valdosta market even during this higher rate environment.

Must have tools: you need some type of evaluation metric and/or tool that you are comfortable with and are willing to walk about from a deal if it doesn't meet your requirements.also, a deal is a term for a transaction, not to be confused with a "good deal".

The seller will always retain the equity and would receive annual distributions - and could structure the agreement with an exit strategy that makes them comfortable. 

These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

Especially in a high interest rate environment where cash flows on long term rentals are muted and there is significant capital required to purchase and list on airbnb.I live near NYC but would invest out of state in an airbnb / landlord friendly state.