So it's now like I don't recognize the potential of equity in real estate... but I'm just not a huge fan of equity plays for beginners - especially in today's "up" market where both mortgage rates and housing prices are way higher than in the past.  I

Having spent a decade as a buyer's agent in the past, I can tell you right away it is the bedroom sizes.

I have tried Boxbrownie in the past. I

We have used ACH payments, bank-to-bank, in the past. I

When this happened to me in the past, I would just respond to their comments with an honest comment showing the other point of view.

I had a conversation once with a very smart Dr. who stated that this concept does not exist in all cultures and was/is more prevalent in certain cultures in centuries past. I

I have posted how I did it a few times in the past. I

(Yes I know there are other restrictions/conditions.)In the past, I have toyed with the idea of a vacation/rental property in Ocean City, MD, Rehoboth/Bethany/Dewy, DE, and/or the Deep Creek Lake, MD area (I like the idea of being within 3 hours of the rental property in case something goes horrible wrong and I need to travel to the property). 

Having had similar experiences in the past, I will add the glaring "red flag" that is visible to me.

@Forest Wujust curious, it sounds like you've invested in syndications in the past.  is