Reading will help you learn more about each methodology of investing to decide what's right for you. 

You'll find differing opinions even among the experts, but the expert opinions are typically backed by experience and data whereas the amateurs are spouting whatever they hear from others and happen to believe.Get the opinion of people with actual experience, then do your own research to verify what they've told you.

They own Jeep’s and trucks, they like the challenge, and it implies being off the beaten path, which is what they want.We just bought, and budgeted in paving the roads which is happening next week.Only one data point here, but it was not a deterrent for our place last year, and it was listed in the listing. 

My wife and I was doing cold calling 4-5 years ago and I can't for the life of me remember where we go our data from.

It was interesting to read the case schiller housing data released on Nov 29th which re-affirmed my belief that Chicago is unlikely to see significant price declines.

Well @Ilya Ratner, good accounting is always a must.As for tech, there are a number of software solutions that can make things easier, but it still takes the owner to input the data.

Then watch the YouTube video by BiggerPockets own Dave Meyer where he gives specific data to show which markets are best for investing right now.Today's prices and mortgage rates make it tough, but there are still opportunities out there if you put in the work. 

Empirical data generally support these expectations, with self-storage, residential properties, and shopping centers having a success ratio from the mid-70% to the low-80% range in high-inflation semesters, higher than the industry average (71%)." 

I believe what has driven me to focus on working with investors, has a lot to do with my flexibility and ability to perform most of the things you can do in a home, and eye for design and detail.

All other data is the same, as far as building condition, area/neighborhood etc.