Learn about all of them, understand the advantages and disadvantages of each asset class and learn WHEN to use each. 

I’m happy to say that as a fund manager who invest in multiple asset types, disadvantages are available to lots of different commercial real estate asset classes including mobile home parks, self storage, expensive single-family rentals, RV parks and more.  

Hello Everyone,For my next deal that is closing soon, the bank did not offer me what I was promised or looking for but a private lender offered me exactly what I am looking for but I never dealt with private investors before.Can the experts here guide me on the advantages and disadvantages of using private lender to close a deal?

I do know that there is more supply in parts of DC and Maryland- which has its disadvantages as well.

Here is a link that goes into more depth of the matter I addressed above:http://www.atgf.com/tools-publications/pubs/deeds-lieu-foreclosure-advantages-disadvantages-and-draftingI suggest you read it all.Good luck!

I plan to leverage that relationship and his knowledge to establish a track record with the bank so when the need arises for a loan, both parties should be able to benefit.Big banks have their advantages and disadvantages.  

., I am thinking that the burden of dealing with new properties could be a disadvantage because it *could* interfere with my daily job which brings a cash flow much bigger than these "small" properties.

However, wouldn't I be at a disadvantage when it comes to getting the deal if I'm bidding against cash-buyers while I'm using a bank to finance my purchase?

I also have the disadvantage of the weak Canadian dollar which I don't see improving any time soon.

What are the disadvantages to investing in Rockford?