You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.  

Even if one has to provide the education to some of the parties as to why a particular creative solution makes a win-win-win for all. 

Hey bigger pockets, my name is Jonathan and I am looking to connect with real estate investors not just in California but all across the U.S.

My goals are to start building an investment portfolio of professionally managed (I could tell you all the reasons I will not do it myself) multi-family properties and, in time, develop a property in the Northwoods (Wisconsin/UP).

All valid points here @Jules Aton.

HI All – I’m Lou and I’m very excited to be joining the BP community!

All the while, the AC is out, and it is July.

Marketing is all about message resonance.

It's the best of all worlds with regard to self-directed investing!

Wishing you all the best on your first investment.