I’ve cherry picked a few individuals as well (MSFT has been a good one, and the Vanguard high yield ETF I mentioned is heavily weighted with MSFT anyway as it is which I like but I still like SPDR better overall so I have SPDR and I’ve supplemented that with adding shares of MSFT to my portfolio for example) but wanted to keep it as simple as possible by pointing the OP towards high yield funds.

It just holds the weight better and has a good look to it.

(Of course if you can steal something, why not) I remember 2008 when all of the rapid appreciation evaporated and prices returned to their typical appreciation curve value.

The risk/reward seems highly weighted in favor of keep tenant. 

Worth their weight in gold, they are....For hardware and fixtures, the internet is your friend.

I’ve been buying condos here on Maui that I’ve been able to generate 500-600 a month cash flow on about 100k purchase prices (HavIng the ability to self manage and save $160/month on PM makes a big impact, plus zero vacancies because of the extremely limited housing supply on Maui), but with prices rapidly rising it’s getting harder and harder to duplicate those deals - plus I just don’t want to have all of my eggs in one basket so I’ve been planning to acquire 1-2 more condos in this particular building before diversifying into 2-4 units In another market possibly.It’s just hard to get excited about spending 200-400k on a duplex to make half of what I’m making in these condos!

Here is my expensive guru course for military members...When I got out, my goal was to buy 5 houses and use the debt snowball to pay them off rapidly. 

I listed Cedar Rapids in this posting because it's the closest of the options the drop down menu would provide.

Secondarily, supporting charities and other organizations with time and expertise vs. just money.Short term REI goal: Purchase a STR along the Gulf Shores / Orange Beach area- Close to ageing relatives that will provide more opportunities to visit for direct and extended family- Utilize for family vacations over the coming years- Provide tax benefits to help offset W-2 income- Diversify portfolio that is heavy weighted towards mutual funds and company stockLong term REI goals:- Own 3-5 STR properties that can be utilized for different family vacations- Own MTRs/LTRs as opportunities arise- Provide supplemental income that my spouse could manage in the event of my death or disability (or less negatively, a career change)- Teach family (spouse and children) the benefits of real estate investing- Achieve financial independence with the goals to travel, enjoy activities, and devoting more time to "giving back"Questions I have:- With my stage in life, is it realistic to self-manage a STR properly?

My name is Greg and I am a 25 year old newbie looking to invest in the Grand Rapids market.