You can use a variety of options.

For example, a roof can have discoloration and stains from a variety of causes.

Often RE Attorneys, CPA's, Insurance Brokers, and a variety of other vendors provide information and expertise that is locally relevant.

If it were me, I would put in a variety of measures:1.

All:  I am excited to be a member of Bigger Pockets and am looking to absorb all kinds of information from a variety of real estate investment strategies.My objective is to assist the members of our association however I can and provide them with as much education as possible to make a good decision. 

That's the best part about fitness, it's got so many varieties of workouts that it's your own fault if your bored and not motivated.Be very careful about injuries though.

I also want at least two years of living expenses in savings accounts insured by the FDIC or NCUA.I have $2,500 a month of living expenses (frugal lifestyle), but the formula is scalable to whatever lifestyle you want to engineer for yourself.Some derive their investment income from index funds, others use income property, and others mix and match their investment income from a variety of sources.

Well my immediate opinion is that real estate is the better choice for a wide variety of reasons but one cannot understate the importance of living your dreams.

@Natalie Schanne If you have a variety of lease terms, how do work out the utilities with 4 or 5 people?

I have been watching and listening to a variety of information and is overwhelming.