Brokers have a pool of investors and can also close within 2-3 weeks; the closing isn’t always relative to when the investor can close, it also depends on title issues and if there are multiple liens that have to be negotiated, hence the reason “Short Sales” are better options when a seller has more debt against the home verse it value. 3.

Real estate investment trusts are a relatively low-cost, less-complex entry point if you are new to investing in real estate.For example, Streitwise is a real estate investment trust (REIT) for accredited and nonaccredited investors.

I am starting out later in life (age 50) and looking to have some passive cash flow and hoping for appreciation over time. 

Today is an age the USA has long not seen, COMPETITION.

It comes down to niching down to the target audience (ie 30+ years ownership, built 1980s and earlier, owner age 70+).

Morbid question here...but at a certain age we thing "What happens to my assets when I die?".

You could well to yoru relative so you/they avoid realtor fees, give them 5-10% in closing costs so they can walk in with low/no money down.

Scrutinize contracts related to services like laundry, internet, cable, and phone.4.

I have 2 questions as it relates to taxes for fix and flipping.

The tenant segment we've targeted for over 17 years is families with elementary school-age children and a gross household income between $65,000 and $85,000.The only properties this segment will rent are:Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garages, 1,100 to 2,400 SF, one or two stories, lot size 3,000 SF to 6,000 SF.Rent range: $1,800/Mo to $2,300/MoLocation: See the map below for the areas where our target tenant segment chooses to live.What has been our results following this process?