Obviously the partner in the market of the property will have more boots on the ground influence but that doesn't necessarily mean a large cut of that property if building a portfolio is the goal.

One major appeal is that real estate is a tangible asset that you can physically control as opposed to the the stock market where we have 0% influence on our investments.

Great thread; I have been on BP and in learning mode the past eight months and have pulled the trigger on a 4-unit in the Cleveland region; it will be my first investment property....my decision was influenced by some on this thread.

This collateral (the land) might have been thrown in last minute to boost NCAV for all I know. 

Not be within close proximity to hazardous or noxious influences 3.

I will share with you guys my top five books that have influenced me the most. 1.

The location on this flip is a huge influence on the asking price.

I have roughly a little more than $3000 in savings, and looking to snowball some secure loans / cards to boost my credit.

If your documents are in order but your explained reason for doing it is to influence rent payments or occupancy you could find yourself in trouble for violating tenants rights.

I am house hacking with bedrooms in the house and currently making double my mortgage in rental income, so this has boosted my confidence and motivation to keep going!