The problem I see with apartments right now, at least those listed on the market, is that their popularity among investors is really at the peak...returns are as low as they've ever been, but interest rates are low and the returns are still way better than single-family rentals.

I also have in sites of a motivated seller of a single family property in Massachusetts on a popular lake surrounded by summer homes.  

welcome aboard,  you are in a very popular area in okc right now.  

Contrary to popular belief we don't just put house details in the MLS and cash checks :)

The vacation rental climate has changed a bit over the years, with the increased popularity of STVR's, however, despite that fact our home has made even more money than ever. 

I imagine the same areas are popular in the Winter as well. but are there specific towns/areas folks steer clear of?

It would be interesting to see how popular your posts are though

The Podcasts under the education tab are particularly popular.

The reason real estate is so popular for many people is that you can do it remotely with the right team in place.  

When you add in the multiple exit strategies associated with non performing notes and the extra money available in specific states due to the Hardest Hit Funds, non-traditional markets are popping up as popular pastures to invest in.These ten markets offer investors the biggest bang for their buck based on several factors: 1) Amount of available distressed assets to source, 2) Availability of Hardest Hit Funds provided to the state from the Department of the Treasury for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP®) and 3) the states Average Rent vs Market Value Ratio (Annual Median Rent Average vs Average Home Value) or ARM Ratio as a basis for potential loan modification rates as associated with comparable three bedroom home market rents.10.