The PropTech sector is booming, with innovations like virtual tours, augmented reality, and blockchain changing the way we buy, sell, and manage properties.

Seriously, learn about real estate investing, especially in the multi-family sector, by reading books, watching online courses, and attending seminars.

@Ericka Grant: Index funds are non-actively-managed funds that track some sector, or the broader market in general (like the S&P 500).

There are too many tire kickers in the residential sector.

I have worked in the financial sector as a portfolio accountant and bookkeeper.

@Elias Shanaa I invest in Columbus RE, huge growth to come from recent additions to the tech sector (google, intel, amazon, honda, and many start ups).

Motor City was known and revered worldwide just like Silicon Valley, today.

First, let me provide some background information about us.We are a Las Vegas-based investor services business that has successfully delivered over 480 investment properties to more than 180 clients worldwide.

On the other hand, when the market is hot, a daily flow of new RE investors enters the sector, all wanting to learn the ins and outs of the game as quickly as possible.

It's got Keesler AFB and some other public sector, but that and the casinos being your anchor - I'd be looking elsewhere personally.