It balances out the good years that had good profits.Or you can be going along, not having much in the line of expenses and have a tenant go off the deep end and end up with a very bad move-out that costs a bundle.

As someone who actually has a degree in Real Estate, and works in the real estate investment industry, it all depends on how deep you want to go down the rabbit hole.

(Sometimesgoing in it with someone else can relieve you of all of the responsibility)4.

Even the government is deep in debt and heading toward insolvency.

I read up on people who have a deep knowledge of markets (i.e.

The only possible problem is if he defaults on the loan for any reason and you may lose your investment.This option relieves your dad of any month to month responsibilities to you and gives you an investment.

Another option is to partner with an experienced investor or mentor until you are in a position to work deals on your own.Take a deep breath and one step at a time!

When the seller lets you know what price they would like to get for the property show a surprised look, or take a deep breath.

Buy the ugly house and make it a hair nicer than any of the other houses on the street.The number one rule in REI is to always buy from distressed sellers at deep discounted prices.

For example, many homes to the untrained eye appear to be in bad shape and can warrant deep discounts when in actually they are only cosmetic repairs that can be fixed for a fraction of the cost.