I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?

I'm the central Iowa area, I'll send you a DM, let's connect, welcome to the BP forums and network, it's a gamechanger! 

The local economy is anchored by institutions such as the University of New Mexico (UNM), Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Base.

I'm primarily Texas and Arizona with interest in Huntsville with it as a central hub location for that part of the country.

Quote from @Fernando Sosa: We have two rentals and looking to buy 2 or 4 more but I want to see if we can do DSCR loans.Looking for recommendations in the orlando area thanks Hi Fernando, local to you in the central florida area.

Check out the photos of this house we just designed in Central Texas.

Just curious on possible strategies or suggestions from anybody currently thats an agent in the Central Illinois or Chicago area.

No window air conditioners or freezers are ever included in the lease. 

It's a real estate investment association in the central florida area.

Almost nobody in the Upper Peninsula has air conditioning though so maybe can save money on just doing a new furnace and not a full HVAC, we'll see.