It happens but I know Mack does their best to collect the rents in a friendly manner, but sometimes it gets to a point where more collection strength is needed and sometimes the tenant fails. 

They are a strength to any investment especially those that are in an unfamiliar land.  

@Gilbert Ross JrWhile your financial health matters to some degree, most hard money/private money loans are purely secured by the property.The strength of the deal and of your business plan for a property are what will bring money to your door.Oh, and network, network, network.  

A 15 year amortization could bring you 75 to 85 cents depending on the strength of the borrowers and property.Hope this helps,Scott Arpan

Each platform has it's own strengths and weaknesses and also have slightly different focus.

Regardless of the business structure, your ability to borrow will be based on your personal credit/financial strength.

What shows financial strength is to show that you actually own things, as opposed to convincing someone to lend you money.

Many REIT's have shown relative strength in the recent sell-off.All these have multiple risks, as do any investments.

It's wise to have a partner with complimentary strengths.

You simply need to be informed, committed, and play to your strengths.