Downfall to some DPA's is they require you to own the home and not sell it or refinance anywhere from 2, 3 or 5 years depending on the state.I have seen people use a DPA and after they purchased the home they did some renovations and the home increased significantly in value.

On top of that if you can find local investors that would give great insights.Section 8 has stringent requirements so it would be important to check off the inspection list as soon as you can.

@Eric Telese It depends on the property and what the referee requires.

.✅ An agreement must be in place between the buyer and buyer’s agent before any properties can be toured.It should be noted these rules are in line with the NAR settlement and is an MLS participation requirement, not state law

That works much better at 50+ unit properties.I have made the decision to invest exclusively in SF homes a long time ago, because it requires the lowest amount of management and provides the highest revenue per unit.

But most banks will require you to have experience.  

As mentioned, they often come with limited returns and still require management.I’m curious—when you say active investing doesn’t appeal to you, is it because of time constraints or concerns about risk?

I would ask what their commission percentage is, how much training they provide, if they require you to be in the office, and how much their agents make on average. 

Many times a commercial lender will require that you take title as an LLC or other business entity.

Land doesn’t depreciate, and while buildings require maintenance, they usually gain value as markets grow, demand increases, and inflation takes its toll.Real estate investors benefit from a significant tax write-off based on the concept that properties lose value over time, even as their market value skyrockets.