One more option outside of what has been mentioned already is creative financing.

I have a full-time job outside these investments.

Additionally, migration to Houston from outside of texas keeps these properties moving.

For example, I used to invest in Leesville, LA, which is outside of Fort Polk.

See if the store is comfortable with goods outside on display for sale (to be brought into the store to pay for).Try to stay long enough to get a good feel for the customer base--because they will probably be reflective of your own if you buy there.Are you comfortable sitting in the parking lot at night, unarmed, or do you wish Dirty Harry was sitting next you for protection?

Hello, I am a complete newb to real estate outside of investing in classical REITs. 1: Located in the Boston Area2: Investing goals: Cash flow, looking to invest in residential property to start within daily driving distance from Boston.3: Fun fact..... the photo is old.

I generally don't like the idea of borrowing against a 401(k) for any reason mainly because of risk that the loan will be called due to something outside of your control like losing your job. 

Not true.A liability insurance is a must but will not cover you against all risks.For inside liability risks, a liability insurance may cover you up to their limit, but your personal assets are at risk if your insurance is refusing to cover you (read the many, many pages of exclusions of your policy) or if the claim exceed your policy limit.For outside liability risks, if you don't have coverage from your personal liability and/or umbrella you may not be covered either.An LLC put your assets in different boxes and insulate each box from each others.

Anything outside is considered risk because of experience.

Spend your time finding another property every time you hire outside help and it will pay off big time.