For some companies it is a must to invest on all market cycle , they can’t close shop even if there is bear market , that’s why we can’t blindly blaming the GP.it is similar like asking why my REIT stock is down when TLT is down , in theory CRE correlates a lot with bond market.

The other scenario where arms length is required is on new construction properties. 

The current deal that has my eye is listed at 120k and needs 30k worth of work, but I've only got 11k in the bank, and 4k in stocks and bonds. 

This is lengthy, but I'm trying to provide as much detail as possible for anyone kind enough to provide feedback.I bought a condo 3 years ago but now need to move for work.Would appreciate feedback/thoughts on next steps on Sell vs Rental approach.Looking at the very high monthly exp/rev ratio, it seems I should sell, but want to make sure I'm exploring all options.

When you tell these people that it often takes more than a decade before the investing makes things like that possible, they go looking elsewhere for advice, until they find someone who's willing to sell them what they want to hear.Building relationships, improving your lifestyle, relieving chronic anxiety, creating strong friendships, building bonds with family, work-life balance, delayed gratification, risk-reward management, lifelong financial freedom, all the really good things about REI are often suffocated under the overwhelming need to GENERATE INCOME TO QUIT MY HATEFUL JOB.What's the best thing about investing for me?

This is lengthy, but I'm trying to provide as much detail as possible for anyone kind enough to provide feedback.I bought a condo 3 years ago but now need to move for work. 

I have always been interested in financial literacy so I have been looking for a another good investment outside of stocks and bonds.

Typically they have been restricted to Wall Street type products like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

They have been buying Greek junk bonds lately along with all kinds of other oddball and unique investments.

The bond is further strengthened by promptly answering questions from borrowers.