to go back to my first point, though, i generally can't pick - it can take months and months to find a deal. 

@Matthew McCarty At the beginning of my investing career, I was constantly looking at websites like Zillow and Redfin to see what houses are selling for so that I have a good feeling on the market I picked.

I am convinced because listings sites pick markets they think make them more money to advertise.

I think if you have a little extra time, operating a smaller STR business can pick up some good income.

One thing I’ve picked up from years of managing rentals in San Diego is that organization is everything..

Over the years, I've done several dozen of these and know how to pick a good one. 

@Heather Baileywhy not pick a market within a couple hours? 

As long as you stay invested and let your hard earned capital continue to grow, you can pick your spots when a real estate opportunity offers outsized returns comparatively to other investments. 

Living in Iowa how could we pick our own papaya?

I have a potential wholesale deal out in Colorado Springs and it'll be my first one, so I'm looking to pick someone's brain who has done a wholesale deal in Colorado before, what title company you've used and trust, and any potential buyers!