So when I get a 200k commission check while more infrequent it goes for a very long time.There are many different flavors for real estate which is what makes it so interesting.

I would recommend you check out FCI Exchange to get a flavor for the pricing and locations of performing notes if this better suites your level of comfort/risk. http://www.fciexchange.com/If you are just looking to loan money on RE projects, then probably one of the crowdfunding platforms like Fundrise or Realty Mogul may be a better choice.Have fun!

Annuities come in various flavors, but the two simplest varieties are period certain and lifetime.

If you want very detailed information, local newspapers can give you a great flavor as well.

If it is offered as stated in the note, that then takes the flavor of non-recourse financing and that can be predatory dealing (without a borrower realizing future consequences).

Each area has it's own little flavor and appeal, so you can always find pretty much anything you are looking for property wise.  

At it's core, real estate investment (in all of it's flavors) is a people business.

Then buy some if those flavor injecting needles that you use for marinating meat.

The seminar that @Mary B. mentioned are at this next link: http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/real-estate/upcoming-seminarsTax lien sales at a Pennsylvania sheriff sale come in two flavors - "subject to" and "free and clear"; tax lien sales from the County Tax Claim Bureau also come in those two flavors, but differ as to redemption rights and when a deed is issued to the buyer.So, you want to be sure that your bid will be for a tax lien that you really want.

Its great to hear all of the different flavors of investing here on BP.