It's not a get rich quick scheme, it's a lot of active work and I would have 5 yrs in my head at a minimum before you truly become established and stabilized. 

Too few investors are actively focused on stabilizing and upgrading their current assets in favor of scaling too quickly.

If you have an active root...over time it will grow back in there unless you excavate, cut and remove. 

@Jon AveretteGreat to see that you’re from Tuscaloosa—I’m active in the area as well!

In general, south of the river has more going on in terms of arts, culture, and weekend activities.

Quote from @Henry Clark: Quote from @Greg Scott: I have invested in over 50 syndications, of which about 45 are still active.  

Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

Be active on social media, share your investment goals, and focus on building trust.

ask them for recent permit pulls in the county and go look them up to verify activity. you can also call the local building department to verify their license and recent activity. if you don't see any run for the hills. 

During the summer months there are a few events, functions and festival type activities going on so you get a few bookings around that.