Pay attention to the teacher/student ratio as this is often a huge factor for a lot of parents.Also pay attention to tax districts.

The provider has been super attentive and has responded promptly to my concerns.

If you put 25% down on a duplex the odds are high with one unit empty at 50% occupancy you will have to be putting money in to pay the mortgage each month.With duplexes and quads etc. pay special attention to how the other investors on the street keep up their properties.

Have tried to vary my investments, a couple of funds, a couple direct, and includes multi family, office, industrial, retail, medical office.  

Installation through "professional" tech does not mean anything, it comes down to technician's experience and attention to detail to get the units installed right. 

Examples could be pre-foreclosure, tax lien, loss of job, death in the house/family, divorce, high medical bills, drugs, rental property gone bad, or anyone that was diagnosed with a severe medical condition.

I still have a day job as a Medical Device Sales Rep.  

I've heard about people having success with them, but personally, I always throw out any postcards that look like marketing spam.We've been trying to come up with unique ways to make them grab attention and I wanted to hear any thoughts the BP community might have. 

The issue is the girlfriend and I will be quitting our jobs come January and traveling abroad for 4-5 months in SE asia/ NZ, to teach CPR and basic medical training (Volunteering). 

If you are thinking of becoming a part time agent to work with folks buying at "retail" price, you need to understand that they need your service and attention.