Originally posted by @Mike Dymski:With little time and lack of interest in rehab, Bob may want to invest with others who have full time staff devoted to these activities (i.e. syndications).as usual, I agree with @mike dymskiI started out in summer 2012, and I bought 5 turnkey properties (all cash) with self-directed ROTH-IRA fundsin late 2015, I was about to start looking for my next turnkey property with the rental proceeds and IRA contributions, and I learned about syndicationsI bought an office park then, next a large apartment complex, a raw land deal, and recently a self-storage facilityI am looking at getting a mobile home park nextearly last year, my friend and I did a deep dive into what we felt was the most effective means of REI for busy professionals, and after a few weeks/months, we decided that loans/notes and syndications were the most passive (but still require due diligence) and most effectiveI would recommend looking into sophisticated/accredited investor status and look at the tons of info on BP regarding syndicationsalohasteve

What I own: 2 contiguous raw land residential lots in a subdivision north of Palm Springs, California along Hwy 111.

But this is a business and the raw materials are "motivated seller leads".

Mike you have what is known as a " Partial Stoppage"In simple language its a "real Stoppage" getting ready to happen.I strongly suggest you get the person responsible for the maintenance of the building to get a video pipe camera inspection of the main sewer line.These symptoms tell me there could be a really big problem down the road if not remedied quickly .Better take the bitter medicine now and fix things than suffer the consiquiences of a major raw sewage backup incident laterDave Doyle.PS Once you sewer line issue is resolved I would reccomend either a Kohler Wellworth or Gerber Avalance Tank Toilet.Very reliable ,,,,,hope this helps,,,DDLos Angeles

I can see a lot of potential with raw land, from many angles. 

I have written a few post and emails/correspondence now and I am very certain at this point I sound just as dorky and raw as I feel in this world.

My main REI niche is newly-undervalued raw rural acreage in Snohomish county, WA, near Seattle.

The key point here is both of these are irrespective to PP, DP or Financing - - it's the raw performance of the property. 

I have noticed raw land prices in those areas is very high.  

Raw land is hard to get financing on.