I would think it could be a good diversification for some...

Originally posted by @Anand Narayanan:It is hard for an individual like you and me to do a single deal and reap a good profit out of it.To get started, I'm toe-dipping in real estate crowdfunding sites with $1,000 commitments (including AHP Fund).When I started investing in stocks way back when, I used mutual funds because I got diversification and management for a low commitment of capital.

I am interested in a basic diversified stock/bond portfolio, basic asset diversification following some guidelines I read about that help mitigate market risk.

If an Inflation hedge, diversification from stocks and a degree of control are what they are after then they likely are content.

Just looking at the Philippines in fact and buying a resort condo for part of the year use and renting it out when not using it.One thing that keeps pulling me back is too much diversification and many more people to work with for each location instead of focusing on my current teams for real estate investment.  

Might be an appropriate diversification option to consider.

There is something to be said for spreading to different areas for diversification, however, that does increase the work effort.  

Personally I don't actually use debt platforms anymore because I find more conservative LTVs and selection criteria (nonjudicial state only, etc.) in hard money loan funds, plus there is the extra benefit of instant diversification and not having to do constant due diligence on new loans to turn the portfolio over every several months.

The property is in La Mesa, a city not exactly known for its racial diversification.  

Hey @Rachel Dixon here are a few things that I would think about.If you buy one property in cash....Lower risk in meeting obligations as you have no debt to serviceLower actual returns, as your invested capital is higherHigher cash flow per unitLack of diversification.