The slowdown in the real estate market is now a reality and I am glad to see that it has been gradual until now, as a steep decline will certainly push us into a recession.

It is this gradual reduction of interest payments and gradual increase in principal payments that reduces the Interest Rate to the Yield to Maturity.

Start informing them about your real estate plans and begin to gradually educate them, if they don't have any prior experience, on investing in real estate and how they can either be the bank or an equity partner on a deal.

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I've been gradually and conservatively building my rental portfolio in Seattle and more recently, Burien for a bit over ten years now,  I've got 3 properties and 8 rented units.   

From what I've experienced thus far, it seems like the best resources for a comprehensive training layout of all of the basics that gradually advance to more advanced material, books and workshops are the answer.

I've gradually built a similar agent base with what you're talking about, but in single family.

I am an advocate of starting with a single family rental, learning the ropes and gradually moving up the asset class. 

I do think the Bernanke asset bubble will persist for at least 2-3 more years, but eventually the piper will be paid.However, when rates rise, assuming it's measured and somewhat gradual, an increasing number of people will be unable to qualify for home loans, and will remain renters, or become renters.

I would like to start with multi-families and gradually work my way up the scale to larger properties.