Do some smaller dollar private lendingA property is too capital intensive and $20k will not get you very far.You also did not describe what level of risk you want to take, so that is something also to take into consideration when evaluating where to invest.

Cities like these offer untapped potential without the intense competition found in larger metros.3.

Whether it is the increase in hurricanes, intensity of hurricanes, rising sea levels etc.

Our strategy is successful but requires investors to commit to a fairly intense prospecting and decision making pattern.

I will try and remember to come back and update what I find out in a week or two of testing out both platforms.

This is not personal, but if a person cannot save money now real estate is the worst investment to get into as it is one of the most cost intensive businesses to be in.  

Doing so will help you avoid capital gains tax if you decide to sell later.Second: Test it out by renting the property for a year.

Failed septic tested properties13.

I am days/weeks away from trying it at my personal residence.  3500 sqft but only two people using it, so not sure how good of a test it will be. 

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.