There are economics of scale involved in using the same team across multiple properties, and you already know these guys (realtor, manager, etc.).Best of luck!

I don’t want to buy a property just own a property, I want it to be a solid buy so I don’t have to worry about future economic fluctuations such as Recessions etc. how and where do I find such properties?

Here's a file showing graphs from the book and additional data explaining the economic benefits.Scott Trench House Hacking SpreadsheetScott's graphs were an eyeopener for me.

The basic supply demand economics would favor multi's. 

The sooner that everyone collectively realizes that all theories tie back to economics, the better off everyone will be.

I want the backyard to be inviting, beautiful, and pet friendly, but still environmental and economical (read: I don't want grass out there). 

After a short identity crisis and mild depression brought on from self doubt of spending my mornings in the weight room in a sleeveless shirt, I accepted the fact that real estate really can buy your time back...

And always invest in places where you would personnaly live I would avoid Cleveland and all the other high crime / economically devastated cities.

Had nothing to do with the very simple economic concept of supply and demand.Jay I got one door that cash flows $1600 a month too with the high rent growth I get in this area.

The aftermath of the Financial Crisis of 2008 proved this to be true (in a manner of speaking).