The great thing about these investments is they're almost recession-proof.Of course, if you're looking for more standard "hot real estate markets," this article has a good list:https://www.forbes.com/sites/trulia/2017/01/04/10-hottest-real-estate-markets-to-watch-in-2017/#2d58408e340c

We are in a red hot market in the Southeast.  

Given the hotness of my local market and the trust I've built with them, I could probably raise 100k-200k of private money with minimal effort.

These numbers put a little damper on a super-sexy 50% ROI, but they'll let you know whether the property is really going to make you money.Last point and I'll get off my soap box.

I have a 50' wide x 150' deep undeveloped lot in East Lake Atlanta (very hot area) on Salmon Ave.

I'm wanting to try this model in my home market of Los Angeles but the rental market is so hot I think I'll be sorting through a lot of leads before I find a landlord willing to take a (perceived) risk on me vs. a traditional tenant.One question - why would a landlord agree to first months' rent due after 60 days?  

Market has been hot with out of state investors. 

I suppose my view of the Fix/Flip market being super competitive is colored by the mainstream news stories talking about how "hot" the flipping market is in Phoenix, and even seeing TV shows featuring some of the locals. 

@Matt Chavez with the market in WA and CA being so hot right now, I would cash out while people are still crazy and buy an apartment building in a less expensive market with a higher rate of return.

Don’t go for the Forbes hot markets either, everyone else already is.Minneapolis and Louisville have worked well for me.