And when mixed with the power of compounding, real wealth can be generated from a relatively modest investment.The real return on real estate is not always easy to see, which is perhaps why investors do not pursue it as actively as investments in equities or fixed-income instruments.

I have about $125k in equity on my home.

I’ve never done a purchase with partners and curious if it is standard practice to for the person who finds the deal to get a 5-10% finders fee in equity?

If you take a low annual ROI but think the fund has $2M in equity (recognizable on the exit) it could still be a great deal.

I bought a house in Trinidad 6 years ago and am doing great on it cashflow-wise, even after a cash-out refinance a year ago where I pulled out 100K in equity.

With a 100K property having 40K in equity the opportunity value of that equity is $333/month.

The only time that it might help is if you know of a specific deal under contract that's too new to be in the sysem.If you put down 5% and the market has climbed 5.8% year over year, you're still less than 11% in equity.

Between all 3 properties I have about 500K in equity. 

Additional paid in equity can take the place of debt, but not vica-versaI am hoping that helps. 

I know it makes for a decent or good rental property but not much room for resale value maybe $10,000 in equity its right around all or are properties also.