If you are a passive investor that doesn't have much time to look for deals then 15% ROI or rather Cash on Cash Return (CCR) not including appreciation might be adequate.

Strong credit, adequate reserves and impeccable track record.

I always figured it would be natural to get into something larger to enjoy even greater rewards, and not surprisingly, real estate and property have been on the radar for quite some time now.

Theorectically any time you buy or sell a house you could be involved with a lawsuit, but to say oh don't buy houses because you could end up in court if so and so happens just is not practical advice.I have never heard of someone refusing to sell when there is an option, and not that it isn't something to process, but to conclude that sandwich options are a VERY RISKY investment because of this possibility seems kind of unfounded.There are risks involved with all investments and adequately and accurately assessing those risks versus the rewards is key to success in any endeavor.

zeeman, the nature of your questions makes me think that you'd be better off using a real estate agaent to get you started.

Naturally they bid the job as one layer of shingles and no re-decking required (said they looked in the attic and didn't see any need for redecking).

There is no other way to adequately get a sense of what and where you own.

. @4000 shares being adequate protection, that ITB will move in step with your r/e market, that you don't cover the options early, that July strikes are best way to go (Jan. 2015 might be better), etc.

If you researched the property values, got input from BP, screen tenants well and have adequate reserves, what's to worry about!

Our company does although I am not sure about the regular nature of the inspections.