In my case I was lucky that I still kept half of my portfolio, so didn’t get out of the RE game altogether.

So you will need to have skin in the game.

I am a LTR owner, getting ready to move into the STR game.

Selling "Golden Tickets" has proven a dangerous game for many through-out REI history.

@Cynthia Lee Depends on your jurisdiction, your relationship with the tenants, and your end game plan.

My dad and I (both with access to VA loans) are about to get into the multifam game and how we proceed is really going to depend on the true occupancy rules for the VA and our lender.

Now I agree the 4 will cash flow better than one will but I also look at it from risk of 4 properties will have higher maintenance costs and lower priced properties tend not to appreciate as well as a higher value assetI am also in it for long game and managing one is easier than 4

For me, I’ve been testing a few different methods recently, but I’m always looking for new ideas to take my wholesaling game to the next level. 

Like @Sarah Miller and @Marcy Albrecht said, you can buy places within the city limits but it's still about location. with that said, i'm always looking out for my end game. one of the issues with buying in certain parts of canton is that when you decide you're done, you may not be able to unload your properties.

I may have to start smaller and that's ok too, at least I'll be in the game.