The higher the risk, the higher the expected returns.That said, if you want to focus on Cap Rates, CBRE publishes data bi-annually for numerous metro areas across several real estate sectors.

The off campus sector is doing strong in my opinion.  4. 

I view real estate as somewhat similar to looking at a single sector in stocks like pharmaceuticals or tech.2.

One of the great pros of CF is the ease of diversifying across geographies, sectors (MF, Industrial, office, retail etc.), and methods (debt, equity, etc.). instead of sinking all your hard earned savings in one or two properties.An excellent place to begin learning and assessing is on @Ian Ippolito s site: https://www.therealestatecrowdfundingreview.com/ and here http://www.crowddd.com/

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

You may be required to file a CA LLC return(Form 568) where they have a minimum tax of $800.If you live in CA and have a rental property in Illinois - You will be required to report the rental income in California because you are a resident of the state and required to report worldwide income.

Expect to see even more competition in markets that allow short term rentals over the next few years, even as the profitability in the sector per unit declines. 

We also pay close attention to the trends in the school systems and strongly feel that, as of right now, today, there is no better place for us to make a 10-15 year committment for our children to get a quality education in the public sector.

Although oil plays a very large role in the Alberta economy, the main cities of Calgary and Edmonton have been doing a lot of work to try and diversify their economy via attracting tech companies, the booming marijuana sector, as well as health care, post-secondary education etc.

Greetings,Here is an update on the current National Commercial Office Real Estate Market in The United States of America:The office sector's challenges continue to be pronounced, with increasing vacancies, heightened tenant improvement costs and waning rent growth tempering investor interest.