Lets compare infinite returns in RE to the broad stock market.

(I analyze syndication deals all the time, wife says I'm likely on some damn Spectrum :) I asked the first question on this week's webinar.

Obviously I want the largest return possible but I think the priority for my first one is something maybe more on the safer or stable end of the spectrum.

The information is great but broad I feel like.  

Before you sign a contract for land, make sure you review the due diligence clause carefully and make sure it includes your right to conduct due diligence broadly. 

The FIRST Thing I do is a quick sniff test on Furnished Finder for a broad stroke guess: Right away I can see a few big points: a.

Low-cost index funds are a great way to achieve broad market exposure with minimal effort.

I will broadly hint that they do not qualify, and it would be a  waste of time and money.Sometimes you will get someone who is just too naive to realize that they simply cannot afford my apartments -- I hate taking their money to run a credit/criminal/eviction when you know they will not qualify, but I don't want to violate Fair Housing.   

I find a lot of investors are searching across broad areas and even states so it's nice to work with a lender that's licensed nearly Nationwide.

Lara,IMHO I think your question is a bit too broad.