Jeffrey:I'm connected to a large group in Indy that focuses on buy & hold SF and apartment (commercial) residential real estate. 

if you look at forced appreciation you can do that as a strategy but you are still limited by market supply, market economics, property ages you can't control. the strategy we do Is build to rent development where you build an asset 25% below market through infill site selection, land entitlement which boosts property values, as well as refinance once the property is stabilized. new construction you can't build something unless it appraises 25% below market anyways. so I think the majority of biggerpockets is focused on the strategy you mentioned but part of what I try to do is show other strategies that involve land, new construction, build to rent development, land development, land entitlements, smart asset design of smaller floor plates, infill locations where equity and values are higher, etc. we do this in Columbus Ohio.

It seems to be focused in being a broker of COGO Capital loan programs or other private lenders within the Capital Syndicate network. 

I have always dealt with small and medium towns and focused on 1000 homes or less.  

It's great that you're focused on saving and educating yourself before diving into real estate.

Since you're not rushing for a quick flip, you can focus on quality construction, tenant-friendly designs, and strong rental markets that yield solid cash flow and appreciation over time.A few things to consider: Location is key.

If you move to NYC, focus on maximizing your earning potential while investing in affordable out-of-state markets with strong rental demand, like San Antonio or Indianapolis.

Focus on the actual deal first.

My piece of advice would be to research emerging neighborhoods and focus on areas with strong job growth and infrastructure development. 

Success doesn’t come overnight, but if you stay focused and keep pushing forward, the results will blow your mind.Education without execution is just plain entertainment.