This is a separate method besides using my WiFi router to monitor how many people may be in the house since we have a "no parties" rule.

People invest in all classes of neighborhoods and do just fine, as long as they know what they are getting into and have proper expectations. 

I've taken few trips back to Virginia and I met tens of people in the REI field.

We are looking to grow our flipping business this year as well get into holding properties as our long term wealth strategy.

Are JVs far more productive because they run their own wholesale business and can approach it all more holistically than VAs? 

People build wealth when they start to understand how to leverage debt in a responsible way. 

It's a great business!

Michael, check out furnishedfinder.com/statsType in your zip code and you’ll get a good bit of data on what people are looking for.Then, I would go on furnishedfinder.com and look around as if you were wanting to rent a MTR yourself.

Many people say they never do, but if they can increase your interest rate 5 or 6% they might. 

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision