@Andy Sabisch, Adam hits on it, but also implies that you are even competing with someone that does any underwriting, let alone somewhat sophisticated underwriting.Look at these forums alone, then look at YouTube, all the gurus out there, etc talking about how the only way to get rich is through real estate, and how easy real estate is, etc.  

Owning real estate in Europe sounds cool/sexy/sophisticated, but it’s generally more trouble than it’s worth.

"Sophisticated investors get 12% at least...

Great and informative information by sophisticated people.

A more sophisticated seller may require a personal guarantee if you are buying in an LLC. 

Value adds, rent by room, STR/MTR, lease to own, owner financing are just some of the options available to new investorsFor those with  more experience there is off market purchases, subject to, more sophisticated value adds, CRE, syndications, etc. 

If you have lot of sophisticated knowledge to pass on to her, just do it - without using her money.

They have sophisticated techniques for sculpting your message and campaign to deliver high quality leads.

That said, sketchup looks to be more sophisticated if you are working on something more complex.

They feel that they are more sophisticated about what they do than others they know with money and don't think they would be interested to learn.6.