Invest in Others' Projects vs Have Your Own Projects

[Elle Bi]

Could you please give some inputs on the pros and cons of two types of investment opportunities and which one is a better choice overall?:

• 1.Invest in other investment companies’ projects, you got 18%-26% return on the investment.

• 2.Find your own property and then look for investors/partners for this project (if you don’t have enough capital).

The risk of Type 1 is to lose your initial investment, but the investment company seems pretty robust and has good credibility. The cons of type 2 is you have to do everything to ensure the project is going right and of course you are in control of everything. Any other risks of both types I should be aware of?

I also heard if you are new to the game, it is better you do Type 1 first so you will have something on your profile to establish your credibility.

So what is the best strategy: Do Type 1? Do both? Do just Type 2?