It's a gamble to sign up for those tasks for sure unless you really want to learn and get your hands dirty.

Gamble on Magic Johnson coming in and the area appreciating.  

I think it's smart to immerse yourself in the real estate world. 

I personally don't like the smaller stuff because I want more units of cash flow and don't want to depend on appreciation (to me thats gambling). 

Not necessarily asking others what they think you should do, but instead starting to immerse yourself in the business through what @Tamiel Kenney said: podcasts, conferences, networking, and what was said about reading books, and especially @Ellie Perlman's advice: "There are SO MANY ways to invest in real estate.

Proctor and Gamble just established a large manufacturing facility in the area, which is bringing in many jobs for people.

Remove the gambling and Pete Rose is a first ballot hall of famer.

I’m just learning about this stuff and have totally immersed for the past two days.

At some point you have to take what you are learning and gamble.

I talk to the neighbors and just immerse myself into that environment as much as I can while I am buying.