In a climatic health resort area deep in the Bavarian Forest, where the air is clean, there is plenty of nature and real estate is affordable. 

With a bit of generalizing, the following should be helpful:The ultimate difference between a full ERISA plan and "non-ERISA plan" are the nature of eligible plan participants.

I looked back at my contracts and the DD was reasonable.High Point Oct 2022 DD: $5,000, EMD $0Blowing Rock Sept 2021 DD: $3,000, EMD $0Greensboro Dec 2020 DD $500, EMD $1,000Greensboro Aug 2020 DD $3,000, EMD $0The worst buy of those was the High Point house and I should have stayed at $500 DD and walked away. 

Here's my take:Property Management is more closely related to automotive manufacturing than what people naturally think of when they hear "Real Estate."  

The After Repair Value of the property must naturally be more than the cost of any liens and the cost to renovate so they get their money back.3.

Betting that is going to happen again while new smart participants have entered the market(sophisticated players like black rock) and retail (everyone who watches finance youtube knows about real estate) I think is a foolish bet.

But nope I just put the tips on my site LOL. .It really is amazing what is 2nd nature to me/us that others do not know.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to get a rock solid lease and good insurance and make sure you keep your property maintained and provide all the safety equipment required by law.I only own one property atm and I don't even own the house I live in so I don't think the risk is worth the cost but once I get a few more properties I will definately get an LLC for my properties.

Pay-to-play is somewhat true because when you join a good coaching program, which is an active community, and surround yourself with fellow investors who are actively looking for deals, opportunities will naturally cross your desk.

I am curious about this nature of the business as I build my REI business.