CCIM would be useful for commercial PM and actually is excellent for working the numbers, although more sophisticated than the average investor Client makes use of.Also, you should be very familiar with the fundamentals of plumbing, electrical, and construction methods and processes, and the aging process of the various elements of typical homes in your locale.

I think what screws up the perception is when people include either MFR or SMFR.

Perception is reality and if you, like many of the posters on this thread, believe that larger multifamily deals are harder then your mindset is going to prevent you from executing.

The “workaround” usually being used by the more sophisticated “wholesalers” is whereby the end buyer is identified BEFORE a contract to purchase is signed.  

When I first started investing passively in real estate through the syndication model, I was asked if I was an accredited investor or just a sophisticated investor.

Perception matters.For years now, I've been encouraging people to not be overly fearful about investing in real estate in Mexico, with the caveat that it's important that buyers/investors know what they're doing.

A more sophisticated friend might think 10% is a reasonable rate.

After this meaningful experience, we improved our screening process, requiring verification and identifications, the signing of a rental agreement, and security deposits.We also enhanced our check-in process securing all our properties entry with more sophisticated keypads.In regard to technology, we acquired a real-time verification payment gateway.

Try to readjust your perception of how the real estate market works.

Any insights, advice, direction, comments, thoughts, feedback, wisdom, perceptions or sagaciousness would be greatly appreciated.Regards, Rob