Despite the challenges, many investors see the potential for capital gains as outweighing the operational complexities.

This also allows you to be involved and gain experience for the future. 

IF all projections are met and the property is sold after 5 years it will be about a 10% annual return after all capital gains taxes are paid. 

The $10,000 course helped 90% of the students feel more confident and they gained $80,000 in equity by the time the year was over while the $2000 course only helped 50% gain $40,000 in equity but limited the loss to only $2000 if they didn't do anything with it.  

@Peter Trifan what are you hoping to gain from a course - actual builder knowledge or just a license?

Make sure that whatever deal your looking at, you have the cash to enter, and realize your probably not going to receive back that equity + the gain on investment via appreciation, until you sell. 

@Joel Siguaw, people who do well with anything are those who gain a passion for it.

I’m a real estate investor and they have allowed me  the ability to focus on doing what I’m best at closing deals, helping distressed sellers and bringing value to the communities around me.But like it’s been said in other post, it takes some time to really gain momentum with this type of marketing.

By hiring property management, you'll reduce stress and gain more time to focus on your investment goals.

If you are going to be doing more than just the one deal you are currently looking at, you will gain a lot by learning from the experience and mistakes of other investors.