Consistent cash flow: Reliable income to build wealth.Less stress: Stable tenants and well-maintained properties mean fewer headaches.Long-term appreciation: Steady growth over time.Resilience: Weathers market downturns better.Ami I chasing "shiny objects" or building a solid foundation?

It's was so easy for me getting started to get shiny object sindrome instead of locking in ONE STRATEGY, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE PROPERTY TYPE, ONE RENOVATION TYPE, etc. 

I’ve been tempted to look OOS or at other markets farther away from me in my home state but have decided this is just shiny object syndrome.

In my opinion, you have to establish your own investment objectives. 

I'm not even sure how salary got introduced into this scenario but I'd prefer to discuss solutions and explore ways to get to the objective. 

If maintaining cash flow is your primary objective, you might want to explore other options.

I work with new investors all the time and have to get past newbie investor puberty which include Shiny Object Syndrome and  the mindset that this business is Quick Money with little to no effort (thanks to Social Media). 

The next objective after locating a target market, would be to determine if your primary goal is appreciation, cash flow or a little bit of both.

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

My only reply here is to say to simply focus on the business objectives.