Syndicators who brag about their instagram lifestyles without a big old pile of exits... probably bought that lifestyle with their investor's money, whether Ponzi scheme or exorbitant acquisition/management fees.That... or selling high ticket coaching items on the power of real estate.

In terms of the Des Moines market, finding a multifamily in the $100-$150K would be extremely tough.

By LESS BIG-power, MORE local power.

Means, they draw significantly less electricity to cool or heat than an electric-powered HVAC unit. 

I'm also wondering if anybody knows the costs and rules for bringing in water and power to a piece of land in these areas, I know it's different for each property but is there any possible way to get estimates on bringing in water and power to a piece of land I want to purchase before actually buying the property so I can create a general budget for buikding a home.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

You can leverage your money to purchase more property, you'll increase your return, you'll earn more, and you get tax benefits.Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

I am extremely skeptical of many subject to deals even before we get to the due on sale fears - and the fact that many deals were previously NOT called  for due on sale in prior years is not a reliable predictor for what WILL happen going forward in this space.

it was not the subject matter.. it was Mike Hern constantly self promoting so the powers to be remove him and his partner from BP..

If the power is off, you will need a generator too.