More importantly is that I can help many more segments of people that need homes

I like the hands on of real estate but like in stocks I didn't wsnt to be killed by just one market or segment of the market.

If rent control is made stronger then the real estate segment loses.

In addition to the appreciation and rent growth rate, other factors to consider include minimum population size, state and metro population growth, operating costs, and rental regulations.Target tenant segment - A property is no better than the tenant who occupies it.

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

Like every business, there's a luxury segment, and a discount, $1 store version.  

Think about combining several list segments.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

While the entire REI industry excites me, I am deciding to jump into the buy and hold/rental income segment 1stMy story-I currently live in Orlando Florida, and intend on purchasing my first few properties in the state, targeting Central and North Florida Areas.

Learn how to create your own list(s) of motivated Sellers and segment based on soecific criteria. 

Great video and thanks for sharing, Marc.The Fox News segment captured the essence of the problem very well.