It may make evictions of non-performing tenants difficult or impossible.

One block can perform very well, and another block will destroy you.Before you invest, I recommend you locate a quality PM that can help you narrow down markets, determine which rentals perform best, cross-check sales prices and rent rates, and take over management right away.The biggest mistake you could make is to get talked into buying in the wrong neighborhood and then learning that the good managers won't touch it. 

You can package the property into a perform note You’ll be able to raise private and or commercial money through the note 

I'd say your first move should be to house hack and get out of the apartment, this is the most beginner-friendly way to get started, and as you continue to educate yourself you'll be better equipped to find other deals as you learn.

This was a costly venture that, combined with several months of lackluster performance, did not allow for distributions to our shareholders.

You have found the right place for a plethora of information on REI.Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Good luck on your journey!

This is the first calculation we perform when presented with a loan request and tells us whether the deal is worth pursuing.The 70% rule of thumb assumes the property is a flip, that there will be a hard money loan, and an agent commission paid upon sale.

Check the demand for single-family homes in the area and look at recent sales to see how similar properties are performing.

The software allows me to generate custom reports on my rental income, expenses, and overall performance.

As a beginner, I recommend starting with turnkey rentals.