I like the stable and diversified employer mix and the location in the middle between the booming metros of Triangle and Charlotte.

But at least you haven't dug yourself into $50k in debt by the time you are drinking age.Serious, go do this, or at least give it some real thought.  

The neighboring building (mix use commercial) recently mounted what appears to be a large air conditioner unit on the side of his building 2-stories above ground.

This investors preferred properties in NYC are smaller mixed use, with a business on the ground floor, 2 or 3 apartment upstairs.

Just cut out some extra energy drinks, too.

If they had a car repair , a big heating bill in the mail ,or they hosted a drinking party with friends you can bet they will be short on The first .

Generally though, I break it down into the "five pillars" of protecting your assets.The first pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments(maintain your property, etc) - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.

I'm part of the local Rental Property Owners Association of Mid-Michigan, which is geared towards landlords, and there's also a local Lansing investor meetup that is a mix of everything.

As an investor and agent, I have mixed feelings about this.

Some of those cities have a nice mix and the rental side can feed off the flip side due to area rejuvenation and the benefits that come with being on the fringe of those areas.