I would be comfortable to some degree as this would just be a saving plan of sorts.

I did some digging and am comfortable with the water issue, but I find it amazing what banks/HUD will do.My last HUD house they flooded it two days before my closing.

So it really comes down to who is willing to get out of their comfort zone and come into the office every day and hit the phones to find deals.

I have just received the same callThis a legitimate business model for a STR company, but the website raised a lot of red flags and I would not feel comfortable doing business with them.

If house hacking is not an option, you can try out-of-state investing and check markets you are comfortable exploring. 

Clearly, you wouldn't be comfortable investing there and that's totally fine.

I've not invested with 5S so I can't comment on their product and management specifically but I can say for build to rent, if you’re considering this, ask yourself: Does this fit your investment strategy and comfort level?

For example for me, CoC does not matter as I buy in A/B areas and I hold long term so I am comfortable knowing even if I have zero a slightly negative CoC to start over the long term it will turn and I will end up with a nice return after many years. 

Dayton could be a good alternative, offering similar price points.To narrow your options further, consider factors like population and job growth, cash flow potential, and the quality of neighborhoods you’d feel comfortable investing in.

I’d love to hear from others who have reached a comfortable place in real estate:What’s your next step once you’ve “made it”?