Everyone today seems to have a course or preach about financial freedom, passive investing, and how real estate provides passive income—but let’s be real, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns.For those of us in this full-time, we know the reality: long hours, unexpected headaches, wearing many hats, getting yelled out and tasks we dread but have to do anyway.

Educating ourselves to listing, reviewing tenants and self-managing the property.

As a shameless plug, Raynor Realty has started hosted quarterly client lunch and learns which are both educational and networking events. 

Find your footing, educate yourself, then make a sound business decision.  

************************************"As home prices climbed, the Federal Housing Administration insured more loans to financially stretched borrowers with as little as 3.5% down.

My financial advisor frequently says that in his experience with a variety of clients, it's far better to have high income and no assets (yet) versus a lot of assets but low income.

There’s no one answer, a lot depends on the investors personal financial position, tolerance for risk, goals, etc.  

thing is dirt cheap for what you get, even just in the reports and data side of things never mind the education side. 

And remember, commissions are always negotiable, so you can find an agent who understands your strategy and agrees to terms that work for you.Hope this helps, and looking forward to seeing what you decide next.Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but I am not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.

Housing Authority's also verify their assets, and family composition to ensure that only those who genuinely need financial help are granted vouchers, but they do not assess whether the family will be good tenants.Suitability: The Landlord’s RoleThe Housing Authority’s involvement does not extend to assessing the suitability of the Section 8 family.