The skies the limit especially if you have a house that could potentially be made into a duplex. 

thank you all for the feedback. feeling the energy and warmth.

As a first-time rental property investor, I am currently in the process of evaluating a potential investment opportunity and seeking guidance on an aspect of property layout.

Tax Deferral: One of the primary advantages of investing in a DST is the potential for tax deferral.

This will help identify any potential issues or maintenance needs.

I often visit with potential Smokies investors, asking "Is this a good time to buy in the Smokies?"

Going to be very hard, potential solution would be to bundle up at least 5 of these low value properties into one portfolio "blanket" loan 

If you're really just getting started and you are trying to narrow down a list of potential markets, there are numerous publications that provide reports on everything from employment to housing to trends to major changes within cities, etc.

Real estate investment holds great potential for growth and you've found a valuable resource to learn from seasoned professionals.

You're asking someone to spend a lot of time and energy to share what they've spent years - maybe decades - learning and developing.