At the time I looked, 20 or so years ago, the problem with smaller down towns is the proliferation of nearby strip malls, where the stores are surrounded by a large parking lots, and for laundromats, attract more customers as they can park easily, walk to adjacent stores for shopping, snacks, and browse newspaper and magazine racks, which explains why they do better, there's more customers.

When you have a VERIFIABLE record of success within specific property types - and typically specific geographical areas, you MAY be able to attract enough passive investment to begin syndicating smaller type deals.  

The benefits that come with them can be attractive for sure.

Seems attractive for building a vacation home or a small Bnb complex with multiple homes.Has anyone here ever sold land from other countries to people in the US?

Hoarding becomes a violation when it presents a fire hazard or other safety issue, attracts pests, or potentially damages the property.

If you are not in a good neighborhood, you will not be attracting great tenants and sharing a duplex with someone can be a highly stressful and unpleasant experience, especially if the structure is not truly conducive to being a duplex.

This attracts a higher-quality renter, ensures funds are available to maintain the home, and reduces the risk of major losses.

So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.

If you’re really set on building a portfolio, this might be a good way to go since it’ll give you the liquidity to take on more properties.BRRRR: If you’re leaning towards long-term rental income and portfolio growth, the BRRRR method could be an attractive option, but you’re right to consider the numbers carefully.

Up until about 3 yars ago, it seems Tulum was a quiet coastal town, but its grown immensely in tourist and that has attracted the cartels and hence the crime.