However, like the alchemists in search of a formula for turning lead into gold and the inventors searching for a perpetual motion machine....hope springs eternal.

With an ever changing markets, vastly varied regional government policies and shifting public demand, networking is the only way to perpetually educate yourself and truly understand the niche that wish to invest in. 4) Final thoughtsReal estate may seem daunting, especially at the beginning, and there is nothing wrong with it.

The fly-by-night investors spend tons of money, and needless time, marketing themselves in perpetuity.

Increasing awareness of investing in an asset class that perpetuates wealth at a higher rate than so many others is truly a contribution to the community.

So (in my opinion), investing only in sponsors that have survived recessions with little to no money lost also reduces the chance.3) Talk to other investors and see how the sponsor has performed for them in the past.4) I avoid what the SEC calls stereotypical signs of fraud: Sponsors who "guarantee" results when money is really at risk, funds with distributions that are eerily the same every quarter (in an asset class where they should vary) etc.5) I avoid any sponsor who I catch materially mispresenting anything (and doesn't quickly apologize and correct it).

Rather than perpetuate this nonsense, I'll just say good luck.  

Wow, I feel honored to be such a hot topic of conversation and thanks everyone for the kind words, I really really appreciate it.I don't want to be a Guru, please don't put that "stereo type" on me.

from an energy standpoint I love the idea of doing something once and seeing perpetual reward for it.

Hi Will and thanks for the welcome.I'm tempted to make a joke about breaking kneecaps and my being from New Jersey... but why further promote stereotypes?!

If this sticks around as another perpetual virus (like the flu) there could be big changes.