I have a family member who is near and dear to my heart, and they've come to me for advice and I unfortunately don't have enough knowledge to point them in the right direction. 

Thus I entered REI 5 years ago.I"m a strong believer in the BRRRR method, and am comfortable with the extra leverage....to help wealth grow faster.So, I'm looking for fix and hold rental properties that will earn 10% to 20% IRR.

Okay thank you so much for the replies and for the knowledge I did not know.

Let's pretend it's a generous 1 yr CD with no early withdrawal penalty.7 year CD: 2% and penalized six months of interest if you pull funds out early.If you pull funds out after exactly 12 months, it's a wash:1 yr CD @ 1 yr: $10k * 1% = $100.7 yr CD @ 1 yr with penalty: $10k * 2% - [$10k * 2% / 2] = $100.After 18 months...1 yr CD @ 1.5 years: $10k * 1% * 1.5 years = $150.7 yr CD @ 1.5 years and penalized six months of interest: $10k * 2% * 1.5 years - [$10k * 2% * 0.5 years] = $200.So there's your low risk / low reward "CD hacking" tip of the day to get rich by earning an extra $50 on $10k after a year and a half.

For cash flow on rentals I would say upstate NYFor flips or cash flow I would say the smaller towns around OrlandoBUT with all real estate investing I highly recommend doing the numbers and getting out there and see things for yourself Unless you know someone in the area who is knowledgeable of the good, the bad and the ugly and can help you. 

My best friend from high school who I still communicate with on a weekly basis goes to school in Dallas currently, so I am beginning to voice my interest in the area and accumulate knowledge of the general status of Dallas as a city.

Things up North are great.Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

Does anyone have any knowledge in investing in ICO's (Intial Coin Offerings) I am considering it as a method to raise capital to later invest in Real Estate.

so long as they are familiar with philly (licensed in PA and knowledgeable in Philly housing market as well as being experienced in hud regulations) you should be o.k.Kudos,Mary

If you have a little extra cash you can always set up a VA (virtual assistant) to handle many small tasks that are involved in sifting through the rubble to find a great deal.