A simple multiple choice questionnaire about where to start if you are (8?

So instead I focused on larger homes with a “mother-in-law suite”.

While it's good to enjoy the appreciation, I'm thinking diversification to Houston for larger cash flow.

While it's good to enjoy the appreciation, I'm thinking diversification to Houston for larger cash flow.

Do I buy five properties with low monthly cash flow hold them until property values rise and then sell them for a larger multi-unit?

This was a better approach for me to limit my liability with only a handful of investment properties, probably different for a larger invenstor.

The reality is supply demand   and how safe and easy is it to manage the assets.. generally speaking  in any larger MSA the high returns are in areas of much higher risk unless your on the ground.. 

Or, you could get creative - stop looking where everyone else is...The choice is yours but if you do decide to get creative and want some help with that, feel free to reach out anytime!

Here's my question, and it applies to both of the questions/choices:  Why does it have to be a choice between the two? 

The fines and jail sentences are getting larger as they get more tired of the backlash of dealing with unlicensed work.4) You act like you can just waltz in and walk out with a GC license....?