Of course, I am biased toward turnkey, but it absolutely isn't right for everyone and, more importantly, not doing your due diligence can very quickly lead to a bad experience. 

I personally liked show 197 but I may be a little bias ;)  I recommend checking out the Madison REIA meeting this upcoming January.

I'm VERY biased here so here is my opinion on notes and crowdfunding. 

I'm a little biased but I think San Diego is America's finest city (minus the fact that we no longer have a professional football team but I digress). 

Third, and I'm very admittedly biased, I agree with Cameron. 

(Full disclosure: I am a little bias because it is part of what I do for a living. haha)  It sounds like you are in a pretty good financial situation and would safely be able to leverage your holdings with minimal risk.  

I've always gone out-of-state so the article may sound slightly biased towards that direction, but for the most part it lays out the objective options and things to consider.At the end of the day, calculate the numbers on both options and see what you find.slight p.s. the markets you mention aren't horrible, but either not the highest on the cash flow spectrum or not going to cash flow at all (Portland).

The only perceived disadvantage that comes to mind (I may be overlooking something as I am biased as a Realtor here in CA) is the cost associated with working with one.

I can probably refer you to someone who I think is really good without any financial bias.

Some amazing cashflow deals around.My top picks are - Ohio (I'm bias with that one lol), Michigan and Indiana.Thanks and have a great day.