Multi units are by far the best investment to grow quickly and generate the maximum cash flow.

Some of it depends on if you are just investing for income to live off of, or investing to just grow the money you are coming into.Parameters for someone living off rental income, with no W-2 job, will be much more conservative

I know the south east well and have seen people grow from just a conversation or help portfolio for 45+ sfrs.

You could look at cities and towns to see the budget is shrinking or growing, and crime on the rise or falling, rioting going on or not, business moving in or out, these are good indicators of whether things are healthy or soon to be in decay.

That's a play there, but land is so expensive now that unless you buy it years in advance, your upside potential is going to be limited.You might have some luck with manufactured park development as there's a growing need for that product, yet it's not sexy and so no one focuses on it.

I run most of the PMS/CRM with Google Sheets and a bit of SQL, and I'm still happy with Wheelhouse after some growing pains. 

Just joined last week, and looking to swap stories, network, and grow as real estate investor. 

I look forward to connecting with you and I hope I can pay it forward as I grow in this business. 

Raising money to use for a purchase is a great way to grow your business, but it is important to understand that in itself adds a whole complex aspect to your business. 

We moved out the freeways to smaller towns as long as they had growing jobs, companies moving into the area.  10min to a freeway, 30 min to good jobs, decent schools, cute house in a neighborhood, never on a road with strips....Read my Buy a Bullet Proof portfolio paper file URL 1/2 way down on my profile.