I wasn't sure where to fit this post in (there are so many forum topic areas) so I decided to post it in the exclusive pro area since, hopefully, those with pro accounts are as serious as I am when it comes to real estate investing and can offer better advice to a beginning investor like myself.I just wanted to gauge your thoughts on whether or not a degree in real estate or a degree in finance with a concentration in real estate is something you think would be worth doing. 

If they lend you 50k and all they have the in the world is 50k then I don't think the fund would work because there are some basic criteria that you need to hit for the investor profiles to be able to invest in the fund; plus, I'm always concerned when someone wants to put a high percentage of their net worth with me - that's a lot of concentrated risk for them.

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I am using the BP rental property calculator for my analysis and am allowing for everything including property management expenses.I am concentrating my search in C to B- properties and could use some advise on what is reasonable for expenses.

I would suggest concentrating on one stage within the whole process and learning how to add value there.

Prices are high in KC, so are rents, for a decent property that isn't in a war zone, IMO there are areas not to move into as an investor.You might do well too, by getting out of the KC market, say like Clinton, concentrate on a portfolio and just do weekly or monthly visits, just have your emergency guy on call. 

FS House concentrates on the area surrounding DT and are well recognized for their expertise in that area.  

Now that real estate investing is my main priority, I will concentrate on the "BRRRR" strategy to build my portfolio and increase passive income.

If you are planning on not W-2 working when you start making investments and if you are young I would concentrate on short term result early on that will help.you make money and then get into rental units.With interest rates this low you should have loans available for you and allow you to make more money.  

One, they are worried about the investor concentrate of ownership which could impact lending on the other condos for owner occupied.