For example I know many who are now just lending because they are getting 10-12% short term which is far better than any cap rate on real estate. you do not have the equity upside as you do real estate but its a way to play the short game to see what happens over the next 12-24 months and decide when you want to buy.

If first time home buyers are having a difficult time coming up with the funds for even the costs to play as a first time home buyer then are the non profits supposed to pay the buyers agent commission too? 

Happy to chat.Los Angeles is an appreciation play.

Building this company with my family has taught me the power of collaboration and the importance of playing to each other’s strengths.

I think new investors who post here and take all the feedback as a whole, with a grain of salt, can really put it into play in real life and then discuss with investors at meetups in their area to get over the hump.

I am a current Senior at Catholic University of America playing Baseball and finishing up ny accounting degree.

I would only consider Decatur for a cash flow play, not an appreciation play.  

Negotiating felt like a game of chess—except I was playing against a grandmaster, and my queen was missing.

Yep, an SF play is actually interesting to me right now.

I work, live and play in Charlotte, I'm from Asheville, and I've lived in NC for almost 30 years.