The following discussion is just on Cargo Containers.Only if you have cheap/extra land and can do rock roads (if you have to have concrete/asphalt roads, you need a higher return unit).If your in the country and your zoning allows it, go with 20 foot Cargo containers as a good part of your mix.

The girl is a model from another country and the two guys are models for the same eye glass frame company (see pictures below).

Not sure if the mort. is current or not at this point and the Seller lives out of the country. 

I live in Columbus, Ohio but they have clients all over the country.

Those are both popular placed that residents in the Bay Area are moving to which I'm sure you're aware of.I know many people see it as more work, but if short term rentals (AirBnB) is an option for you, Texas has areas in the Hill country that can cash flow and appreciate very well. 

However, as a single man in my 30's, the suburbs is not the best place to set a base.4th option is to buy a small apartment or multifamily in a much less expensive part of the country where its not such a cyclical market and my leverage can go a lot further.

If you, can without paying for anything check out their Facebook group, thousands of testimonials from people all over the country.

I've done it for 10+ years while being in different countries, on planes, timezones, etc.  

By all accounts I've read AL has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country.

Yep, pretty much the story across the country.