I've got a pretty healthy Vacation Rental property in Palm Springs that I've been managing for 4 years, so I don't have many questions at this time, but I sent a request to join your FB group.

I do NOT owe anyone who made other choices any part of my lifestyle I EARNED!

hiking, eating healthy and spending time with my family.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

I now have 10 rental houses, am looking to move to small apartment buildings and am a basic member at Lifestyles Unlimited, which I also find to be worth the minimal membership fee.  

Your goal should be to have performance cap rates at 7-8% on something with a market cap of 5-6%, which gives you a healthy 200 basis point spread from the going market rate. 

This really isn't a question of what's the "best" way to invest, it's more what works well for you, your resources and lifestyle. 

Fairly consistent rents for properties spanning realistically in the 100-250 range, with a healthy mix of SFH and MFH.  

I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

If you have a high rent and no rent control, without knowing anything else about your financial situation, lifestyle etc. 

They ended up selling for a healthy six figure profit.I agree with @Nicholas Coulter.