Over the years the only place I have lost money is the stock market.

It's not difficult to find tenants if the property is marketed correctly.

Fortunately for me, I started investing a time in the market where everything went up.  

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

@Tony Schmucker Now that you know all of those markets work from a Macro perspective you should look to see where you want to live for 2-3 years and what your and your wife's income will be in those markets.

@Jonathan LudizacaIt really depends on the market.

Investing in real estate in actually starting, managing, and marketing a company. 

It is not that good at the price point of DC or in my market (but better than my market).  

Since I'm based in Tampa, I don't look outside and compare markets. 

I have been narrowing down some markets and trying to explore/research more and network.