And, just as the IRS can go back to the day you were born in violations of law, so can they.Money laundering is a very serious matter, BTW, and while you may skate around SEC regulations with qualified investors ordoing deals with no more than three investors, the source of money needs to be verified.

They did not roll with a 100 pound weight roller.

It dropped to 4 degrees the other day here in Pittsburgh and all I could think of is how that basement is probably a skating rink.I'm going to respond to some question  posed here in a bit. 

But be warned, a REIT is a roller coaster of volatility.

And let things was out to maybe finally find some stability and less roller-coaster economic actions. 

From the beginning of the "Fed Rate Roller-coaster" ride started it had been running commentary as to "what will the Fed do", and when I had been asked I replied like a broken record "well, what did they say they would do?". 

The WHY is important.And you are skating on VERY thin ice to start making any decision based on "preferences" when it comes to gender/age/race/marital status etc...all protected classes...bad idea. 

It's easier to find cash flowing properties with 20% down, but we don't get the roller coaster peaks and valleys like a Dallas or a Houston.

Just remember most of US myself included on BP are Blue sky the business is great etc etc.. the reality though its far different than what those who preach cash flow homes as an investment vehicle... the closer you are to the asset and the more involved with the asset especially in the beginning is important.. buying one rental 5 states away can be a real roller coaster if it does not go right.. and anyone who has owned rentals knows it NEVER goes perfect..  

Thanks everyone for all the help and support along this painful, stressful, emotional roller coaster ride.I have learned ALOTTTT and looking back now I would have done things so differently now and if I ever have to deal with this again I will be prepared.