I like the sound of option 2 but the risk profile of option 1.

If I own a $150,000 property out right and rent that same property for $1,200 a month, my cash on cash return on investment percentage might not be as impressive as if I were leveraged, but, I don't have to worry about sometimes wildly fluctuating local real estate values possibly leaving me upside down and destroying my net worth in the process.  

It contains more detailed information on investing insights, analytics, and, particularly, investing in Las Vegas.Before proceeding, note that the charts only include properties that fit the following criteria unless stated otherwise.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF, one or two stories.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties (click to enlarge).Overall Las Vegas Real Estate Market InventoryThe chart below, provided by the MLS, includes all property types and price ranges.The inventory level continued its downward trajectory, significantly lower YoY.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by Month$/SF showed a slight drop MoM, which is surprising considering the decreasing rental inventory and time to rent.

On the other hand, my most recent apartment purchase was from a large, well-established REIT that appears healthy, and I have not been very impressed by how they ran their business.

Now, we're seeking private investors interested in earning impressive returns of 8% to 10% on their capital.

@Paul Sandhu - impressive@Lucas Carl - TMI@Ethan Cooke - great tip@Sid Payne - You're not the first to state the same, really like it with some learning curve

However, the profile thoroughly communicates they smoke a lot of weed.

I'm impressed!!

Hi everyone, I have been stalking the BP forums for several years now, both under this profile and an old one I had.

Brian,Your journey from starting small in real estate to where you are now is both impressive and inspiring.