There's a few good meetups here that I'm very active in.

Is anyone still active in the Houston Area?

Bought it as a safe bet thinking it would do roughly $35k annually in short term rents.

Are you actively investing or have an active portfolio?

Material participation in the rental activities still required. 

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

The industry continues to see consolidation, with private equity-backed firms actively acquiring, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the frenzy a few years back.

but careful planning and documentation are essential""...making sure that your wife understands what she needs to do to document her hours and activities."

Multifamily real estate has traditionally been a stable asset class, and the Washington D.C. metro has traditionally been a stable market area, making the two together a good safe bet, especially for anyone with a long-term view of their investing strategy.

12 or 24 Month Bank Statement is probably the best bet.