Based on both fundamental and technical analysis the euro will hit parity with the dollar late in 2010 or early 2011.

Investors should be buying following fundamental rules of REI.

[Solution: Be "market agnostic" and only invest in cities that make sense economically, fundamentally, and the health of the housing market.]Tried self-managing their property(ies) without the experience or skill set required to qualify, screen, and manage tenants properly.

Generally speaking there are two types of markets: linear and cyclical.In short, you want to focus on markets with strong economic fundamentals, particularly employment and job growth potential.

Buy when the fundamentals support it and sell when they don't?

Here are a few tips:In regards to evaluating DSTs, each asset class needs to be evaluated with an understanding of the technical fundamentals that matter, AS IF you were purchasing those properties outright.You need to understand the answers to questions like:Were the properties purchased at the right price?

The most important thing to do is to select a fund that has solid fundamentals on the project(s) that the fund is investing in. 

I feel to succeed at real estate in the long term it requires at least a fundamental understanding of finances.  

I think it is important to consider all the profit fundamentals if you are into SFH rentals for the long haul.

Worth reading.Real Estate Fundamentals, by Gaddy and Hart.