If your life events prevent buying right now then focus on those other things and buy when it makes sense.

I believe it tends to give me a slightly lower return, because the sponsor is going to be more careful, and if there is a severe downturn will prevent me from taking catastrophic losses.

Was wondering if it worth it to go with fiberglass doors to prevent rust on steel doors?

Are you aware of any pitfalls or "red flags" an investor should be aware of that might prevent qualifying for a conventional in this scenario?

There are a lot of preventative/proactive things you can do, including, but not limited to;1.

I hope it's useful.BTW, for me it was down to KW or the Bean Group (a regional player with 30-something offices. 

It's crucial to understand the financials and market trends to gauge the potential value of a property accurately.One key aspect is the cap rate, which is a big player in determining a property's value based on its income compared to its price tag.

This is just one of many issues you could prevent with boots on ground for 72hrs.

To prevent this, the IRS penalties are VERY severe.Lesson:  Any direct involvement in the day-to-day management of the investment puts you at risk.Read more here: https://www.iraresources.com/blog/prohibited-transactions-an...

If you're really interested in investing here I'd explore the city and network with local players.