- just starting out I would steer clear, it's nice that the rental income is guaranteed but that can be a rough tenant base and many new real estate investors just get smokedIf I was just starting out in real estate and had $750k to play with, I would really try to understand my goals - is it to retire on a beach and be completely passive?

We do our best to ensure our customers realize their full potential ROI, but we can not guarantee a successful outcome as this is the risk that is associated with investing in real estate.

It makes it much easier to entice an investor if it's already got a guaranteed tenant in place.

Is there a guaranteed land lease renewal at a guaranteed price?

It was anything BUT "guaranteed $". 

When you have a duplex and tenants on both sides stay for ten years, it almost guarantees that something isn't right.I would study your market and determine the value of your rental, because I bet you are losing money every month.

The things that get me are: Liberal politics in the city - this may be a benefit though, since they probably allocate a lot for affordable shelter and the Sec 8 is all but guaranteed. 

What is your Guarantee?

Your IRA can borrow, but you have to be careful to not personally guarantee it.

More syndicators go out of business and wind up in foreclosure and/or lawsuits to enforce loan guarantees.