If accredited you could start looking at putting $50K into apartment deals that are run by experts w/solid track records to give you some geographic diversification, scale.  

I like the fact our investors are able to spread a relatively small note investment over many assets, offering better diversification than all in one deal.

Ask any of the multitude of gurus.I agree with the diversification, but in any case, have some understanding of what you are investing in, the risks, and how much involvement it will take on your part. 

@Trevor Ewen, the idea of diversification has definitely been something I have been thinking a lot about.

REITS can give you more diversification in that they are holding more properties.  

We are currently a bit more keen on Dallas from a diversification perspective, clustering strategy and believe north Dallas is exceptional from a market perspective (job, pop growth).  

It's my very amateur version of diversification.  

I'm at a bit of a cross road, and thought I would seek out some sage advice from the more seasoned individuals here on BP.Goal: Trying to increase my credit scoreCurrent stats: (score 709 according to Equifax via mint)2 credit cards (avg 11% or less monthly usage on credit line)-one account was opened in Jan 2016 the other in Jan 20175 total inquiries on my Equifax reportAverage age of credit is 11 monthsNo debtNo additional loan history ( I've heard debt diversification helps boost your credit?)

Not yet, but now I can create a Real estate Business that generates multiple streams of income without having to do too much diversification for 'income streams'.

Hey allAs mentioned before I am looking to scale up my portfolio in Houston and I am looking specifically in Stafford, Missouri City,Meadows place, Sugarland,KatyI'm more of a sfr b- to c level investor when it comes to deals ...I want people in my units that are renters and want to be renters...ya I'm aware of scale with multi family..I'm not against the idea but I like the diversification of location esp in Houston...I don't want a hurricane damaging a big chunk of my portfolio at once if flooding is localized...I'm not opposed to MF but the numbers have to be really goodWith that said...