However if you have funds in an IRA you can convert it into self-directed and get control over those funds and have virtually unlimited investment options.Subject of self-directed IRA is a frequent discussion here on the forum so I suggest you search using the keywords and educate yourself by reading other discussions. 

I found a RE agent who is an investor himself, works frequently with others, and is proverbial expert with foreclosures.

Yes, that's right, they are incentivized to turn over tenants more frequently, as they make more money that way ... which leads to 7 ...8-10% of gross rents when rented ...$150 renewal fee, just to have existing tenants sign a freakin' lease renewal ...Annual inspection fee (which having seen properties after vacant I doubt they ever actually inspected) ...Phantom repairs ... faucet is dripping $100.

@Nathan Waters Yeah there are tons of complaints on here about Buildium's frequent price increases. 

Find out where the bulk of the steam is leaving system, you may be able to reduce problem where you do not have to fill up so frequently.  

"It needs to appear on tax returns" is a nonsensical thing we frequently read/hear, and it's nonsensical because the requirement would often entail magical science fiction time travel.

We are all looking for great, off market deals, but if Property Radar is used so frequently by others is it really that hidden gem you're looking for?

While directing tile-setters, painters, handymen, plumbers and flooring installers, my family lived in the home (more like camping really) and made frequent trips to the beach for surf and sea breezes.

Zoning issues with the City are a major concern - - frequently, SFRs in an R1 zone prohibit such conversions, and if you proceed regardless, will run into issues when/if you sell the property.B+ for thinking out of the box, D- for unintended consequences.

More than half say that the few quality assets available are overvalued.I present the conclusions of the study, Trends in the Real Estate Market in Europe 2017, prepared by PwC and the Urban Land Institute:TRENDS OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN 2017The expectations of investors in the European real estate market in 2017 are marked by the lower availability of quality assets, lower economic growth and lower profitability:It remains a very attractive market thanks to the relationship between risk and profitability, but most respondents believe that last year's profit levels will not be reached.Investors believe that the impact of Brexit will be limited to the British real estate market and will not significantly affect investments in the rest of the EU:To the question of which alternative sectors can be attractive for investors, the most frequent answers are: Accommodation for students,hotels,nursing homes,shared service offices.Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain are the three most attractive European countries to invest.