As an avid reader, I have read books and/or taken courses from real estate experts like Robert Allen, Robert Kyosaki, Donald Trump, Carleton Sheets, Dolf de Roos, Gary Keller, William Bronchick, and hundreds of others.

@Daniel Monte de Ramos Unfortunately, 5 percent down for a conventional investment property doesn't exist, at least from what I have seen.

It's been over 5 years since it burned and the hulk is not looking good on their cul-de-sac. 

But that's something you just have to de-sensitize yourself to with any rental property.HOA dues largely depend on what maintenance items the HOA covers, but for condos I've seen anywhere from $150-$300+ in the Triangle area. 

You get what you are willing to pay for and afford, there is no de facto "set price".I'm not saying that agents should never advertise or wouldn't have to if there were fewer (advertising occurs in almost every industry), but that is frequently (including in this thread) cited as a major cost because it's so hard to find clients.Finally, I should say that I'm coming at this as a new agent.

One is a Delaware Statutory Trust.

Even if some will allow it, they will have a short closing time which may de facto eliminate your ability to finance.

You might consider investment into DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts).

This is the world of Delaware Statutory Trusts.

I have 2 houses for sale on my cul de sac right now.