When you dive into it, there are a lot of nuances.First, there are subsections of retail: single tenant NNN, small unanchored neighborhood, grocery anchored, shadow anchored, power centers, regional malls, lifestyle centers, etc.Then you get into tenant mix and market specifics. 

Consider seeking pre-approval for financing to know your purchasing power.

I have tried but I don’t know what I’m looking at or for.I noticed their is a lot of abbreviations likeP of A  Power of AttorneyDT       deed of TrustSAT      SatisfactionDeed    DeedCancel D of T Cancelation of Deed of Trust and so on ,what does all this mean and should I be even looking at this when looking for liens?

Pretty powerful goal with the orphanage/foster home!!

Quote from @Dan Powers: @Tim Hunte Renting RoomsThanks for that insight much appreciated. 

I'll try to make this short and clear, but there are a lot of moving pieces. I own 4 pieces of property but I'm going through a divorce. 2 of them will be sold and I'm attempting to keep 2-- some VERY desirable land a...

Your journey from musician to actuary and now to REI is quite remarkable, and it’s clear that you’re bringing a wealth of knowledge and analytical skills to the table.As a fellow investor here in Conroe/The Woodlands area, I can relate to the excitement and the eagerness to learn and grow within this field.

That way if something goes wrong with the second, you can use your reserve to fix, without affecting your purchasing power for the next one. 

They typically have high leverage so your equity would give you significant purchasing power.

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