Many of these properties need extensive work and by driving the price higher, it makes it less of a deal for the investor.It's not uncommon.

It’s not uncommon for a few hundred or low thousand dollars to get you fractional shares of dozens of properties that could even spread across multiple asset types, classes, and geographies.Some downsides of REITsSome considerations you may want to know about REITs before investing are:The returns tend to be on the lower side of private real estate investments, historically.6-9% is a comfortable range for a private REIT, which is good when you’re just getting started, but as you build more cash many will start to look at funds or syndications that have higher double digit return profiles.Customer ServiceUsually REITs are nameless and faceless to the investor.

It will not be uncommon for a Realtor to ask for more commission if they have to do more paperwork because seller is not represented.

It's not uncommon to see 6+ months of idle time before a permit is even approved by the city office to start construction.

It's not uncommon for larger management companies to give 200-300 properties per property manager.

I'm open ears to any and all suggestions or experiences, I'm curious if this scenario is possible, common, uncommon, or am I just dreaming with the numbers I've given? 

A $5,000 non refundable deposit for a wholesale deal is not uncommon. 

Hi @Gee Williams    It isn't uncommon for investors to not want to share their GCs information.

Finding great deals is probably the #1 challenge for investors right now, so it's not uncommon you're seeing price points be too high for what you're looking for. 

Any uncommon unknowns we do not all always think about?