While I agree a lot of $ flows thru US, its still the everyday middle class person that drives the economy.I read two interesting datapoints today:1.

How do you continue  guaranteeing a rate of return or redemptions when the asset class is real estate which is not liquid?

That said, I’ve found that properties in C-class neighborhoods tend to perform best with Section 8 tenants.

First, I schedule an inspection, quickly.

I just bought my first rental property in Baltimore, MD, and I’m planning to rent it out by the room, including the basement.

I'm closing on a 74k sq ft (5 warehouses) Class B Industrial facility this week. 

Education first, then execution. 

Skipping Toy Shop SchoolTo open a shop, you need to learn the rules, take a class, pass a test, and even keep learning as new toy trends pop up.

@Brady Bitter First what are you calling "securities"? 

But it can really help offset costs and pretty good return on investment at that value. 200k in philly puts you in Class C real estate at best, and you likely have to update it somehow.