Stick to areas you know well; this familiarity can greatly reduce risk and boost your confidence when making purchasing decisions. 2.

Quality and risk in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods will vary widely.

I am also involved in management at one of the largest STR property management firms in Cashiers.

I have considered doing a TIC/coop in San Dego but have the belief, without any data except for how I would value the financing challenges and tic risks, as being much greater than 10% price difference from condo price.  

Much like by the end of this decade, I will take those same steps to become even less involved with work and have more times with my kids who will be really developing and that will be my focus.The difference once I made money, and was able to make it make money for me I de-risked by eliminating leverage.

I was involved in two small infill developments in Michigan (about 15 houses in total) so two very small parcels. 

I want to make sure that both of us feel like the deal is fair and equitable for the risks and rewards involved.Any guidance on how to approach these key questions would be greatly appreciated!

There's many other options in real estate such as syndication and note investing depending on your level of involvement. 

Lenders often have strict policies when a property is in a FEMA-designated disaster area to protect their risk, even if the property isn’t directly impacted.

Leveraging equity does involve some risk, so it's important to have a sound strategy to avoid overextending yourself.