For portfolio health, cap your exposure per sponsor/market, keep a simple dashboard of distributions vs pro forma, and do quarterly check‑ins to re‑underwrite assumptions and decide hold, add, or pause.

Caleb, great question, and built-to-rent (BTR) is one of the strongest long-term plays if you structure it right.Since you’re in Fayetteville, you’re actually in a market where BTR can work extremely well because the rents are stable, population is growing, and land is still relatively affordable compared to the big metros.

I'm attracted to uptown because I believe is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the city. 

It has the charm, the scenery, and the affordability that the next wave of buyers and developers are looking for.I cannot help but wonder why Mackay has not already been developed the way other towns in the Rockies have.

Or try the reverse - rehab a property in a Class D area to Class A standards and try to get a Class A or B tenant to rent it.Unfortunately, many newbie real estate investors are jumping into buying affordable Class C rentals - expecting Class A results.

It’s affordable and super practical, and the people there are really open to helping newcomers get started. 

Ideally Health & Safety or Rents & Profits in CA, TX, AZ, NV.Thanks in advance!

Indianapolis, Indiana is another solid option with similar affordability and growth potential.

If you can afford a small multi family is a B or B+ you’ll be happy long term.

I moved here in 2020 from Portland and now own 10+ rentals—it’s still affordable with $120K–180K price points, strong population and job growth, and companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda moving in.