We like the diversity of long and mid-term rentals together.

It’s a great area with diverse job market but there’s not much appreciation in outlying areas and rent is pretty stagnant except in those “core” areas that Andrew Johnson mentions.

Having completed deals in the upstate of South Carolina, specifically in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties, as well as the Atlanta surrounding area, I bring a diverse range of experience to the table.I believe in the power of collaboration and learning from one another's successes and challenges.

We Californians benefit because we see all types of cultures, values and overall diversity.

A diverse portfolio is recommended.

The goal is that we are building a community with a lot of diverse people and perspectives on the platform so that we can all learn and grow our real estate investing.

I live in a rural community that does not offer a lot of diversity.

It's a shame to see the rich culture of a distinct historic area devolve into a sterile, strictly profit-driven environment that excludes locals, where a less diverse subset of the population can afford to live and generic trendy architecture replaces historic buildings. 

I'm trying to weigh the benefit of having a number of properties in one area and spending the time and money to lobby in that area to maintain my short-term rental rights.......versus diversifying across a number of markets, and having no influence on policy but having a diversity of areas so as to dilute the impact of on area changing it's policies on my portfolio as a whole.

.- Limited applicability: Creative financing might not always be an option.CrowdfundingPros:- Diversification: Crowdfunding allows you to invest in a variety of properties with smaller amounts of money so you can get into larger projects and diversity your portfolio.- Access to larger deals: You can participate in larger real estate projects that might be out of reach on your own.- Limited personal involvement and liability: You're more of a passive investor and you liable for just your investment amount.Cons:- Limited control: You have limited influence on the project and property management decisions.- Fees: Crowdfunding platforms often charge fees, which can impact your overall returns.- Market Risk: Real estate markets can be unpredictable, affecting the success of the project and the potential returns for investors.What have been your experiences with these methods?