Amidst a significant downturn in commercial property values, private investors (particularly high-net-worth individuals and family offices) are seizing the opportunity emerging as the dominant force accounting for 60% of deals over the past two years.

Look at areas with high rental demand, possibilities for capital growth, and properties that fit investment objectives.

I also have thought of the CD plus some money market/high yield savings.Thank you!

The demand is pretty high especially if you are near Hospitals and Military Bases.   

High appreciation, high dollar appreciation (3% increase in rent on a $3K/month is better than 3% appreciation on $1,000/month).

Tesla is building a semi truck factory and multiple data centers are bringing high paying jobs and diversifying the economy.  

Real estate pricing is based on demand and desirability so very cheap properties are often money pits with high maintenance and high vacancy.

Over inflated ARVs and highly under estimated rehabs.

I am watching him because he has some great insights and his failures will keep me from making those same mistakes.I'm doing my first STR in North Phoenix (Near Scottsdale) in a $725,000 5 bed 3 bath full house with pool that I bought and I'm using high end design, so my experience will be totally different than his.

My true goal is to earn enough cash flow to 1) cover my necessities and general living expenses and 2) replace my W2 (I have the approximate numbers for these goals based on my own personal ambitions.)Based on your comment, it sounds like I should strive to own high quality real estate in medium-high barrier to entry (read desirable, appreciating, etc.) neighborhoods.