I got plenty of options.

@Jonny Cerri to expand on what @Bill Gulley said, there are plenty of real estate industry jobs out there that do not involve a commission only existence.

There seem to be plenty of vacation rentals options up already in all price ranges.

There is plenty of info on here to get started.

In addition, you're starting to see rental growth rates slipping and with so much new construction going on, construction costs have been skyrocketing across the country.Like @Brian Burke said, today you can still buy at way below replacement cost, even in hot markets, so unless you're plenty experienced on construction and/or have millions to spend, I would stay away. 

Try to network and connect with as many people as you can to see what your options are.I know there is plenty of options for 50K in my area that will never seen appreciation, just cash flow.

@Geoff Ward Go to the Real Estate Investors Master Mind Group in Lancaster, plenty of investors, buyers, sellers, there.

Not only is gas plentiful and cheaper, gas HW heaters have a much quicker recovery so you can have a small tank capacity and still get lots of hot water.Another alternative is the tankless water heaters, they are more expensive but save more energy since they only use gas when there is a call for hot water.

In my world, plots at a community garden are $20/year, and there are plenty to be had.Google San Francisco community gardens, and start making some calls.

I think the better ideas from above are hunting excursions because deer and game fowl over populate the areas and there are plenty of folks from all over the country who come to Georgia to hunt.Also, if I understood correctly the peanut industry in the area collapsed in 2009.