@Maria D.That could buy you a nice cash flowing 4plex in the Austin area that could produce 7% cash on cash and be 75% paid off or got can go big in the Midwest.

@Leora MerrellThis is what I use in the last 3 years, works like a charm, replace regular AAA battery every 6 months .https://www.amazon.com/SoHoMiLL-Electronic-Connected-YL-99/dp/B00HLVGO7Y

I work a regular 9-5 job and am trying to get investment properties that will allow me freedom to not worry about having a job and retire early.

Greatly appreciated, I would look to follow up with the agents regularly, but I hear your point loud and clear.

Apartments produce passive rental income. 

@Brie Schmidt If you are planning on doing private lending on at least a semi-regular basis, consider a subscription to TLOxp.

We want to work toward a diverse portfolio with homes in markets that produce high cash flow and resilience to economic flunctuation and homes in areas with high appreciation potential.

On a regular basis my wife and I spend about 3 hours a week “managing” those properties.

Could I ask you to try to explain what it was, for regular readers and DIYers in the forums to have a better idea?

Many food concepts are going straight to a model that basically uses a shared commissary to produce meals for meal delivery