Equity Created: $550,000 ARV - $409,000 loan balance = $141,000 in equity.Cash Flow: The property rents for $2,950/month, covering all expenses and generating slight positive cash flow.HELOC Potential: Post-refi, I can secure a HELOC up to $86,000 (90% LTV) to fund future investments.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

You also have the option to use non-recourse loans to leverage your real estate purchases, though this may trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) on the income generated.

I prioritize appreciation, tax benefits (rental property expenses, depreciation), ability to use leverage, and passing on generational wealth with real estate. 

They tend to cost more to construct then they add in value, they are generally more valuable for a property you are holding as a way to generate more income.

For Americans using their housing allowances, there’s a unique opportunity to acquire properties that generate strong yields without relying on appreciation alone.2.

But maybe your tenant reaching out and mentioning that they're going to be forced to file a police report for fraud could generate some traction...obviously the real objective here is to just get the seller to call you back...

If you love property management and want to start a business keep looking into it.Otherwise keep buying income producing properties to generate wealth.

So my plan is to house hack for few months and then move out so that it can generate some cash flow..

From day one I treated my involvement in real estate as a real business.This means, I had an advertising budget, a lead generating and follow up process, a back end process and money source and above all an experienced mentor.