Hopefully I could even provide some sort of value to this group and most definitely do business with some of you.

While we are not immune to market shifts, we typically don't see huge bubble bursts. 

Typically, we are shooting for top of foundation to be 24 inches higher than the road and at least 36 inches above the bottom of the drainage.

Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).Plus, RE investors get:1.

The average home value stands at $562,718, marking a 5.1% year-over-year rise, and homes typically go pending in approximately 30 days.

These are multiple assets of all sorts of things, retail, houses, condos, office. 

Quote from @John Teachout: Title work is typically done as part of the pre-closing paperwork.

How many GPs are typically on a deal?

In the end, people rely on internet for all sorts of things and you want that to be reliable.

Experienced investors typically value properties like yours by analyzing cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and income growth potential.