I like the diversity of the market and the prices aren't astronomical.

Jake and Gino have a very handy post here 5) We look for industry diversity, job growth, population growth, rent growth without major vacancy growth, new construction (but not oversupply) and other factors.

I would like to stick with the multi-family house hacking game if at all possible but definitely open to suggestions.

Steady cash flow is the name of the game! 

(Name gets you social media)  When you tire of the game, turn the debt over to a collection agency.Goal:  teach them a lesson and get as much of the judgement as you can.

But it was only this year (or 2019 rather) that I was finally able to enter the game.

Sometimes we try and talk ourselves into a deal when its really not just to get into the game.

So more cash is needed to get in the game, or you need to find an investor to partner with...

You're already ahead of the game being active on here.

As I sit and wait the corporate job situation, I want to get into the game and have explored a SDIRA to invest in my partnerships.