So, we network and build, and then learn, based on our past experience, how to analyze more efficiently or how to shrink our buy box.

You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.  

You can create an account to advertise yourself as a host or a guest (or both) and get matched with others.

A quick web search shows it can cost upwards of $25,000.I'd say that if the flea-bag isn't a service dog now, it probably never will be.

I suspect there could be some truth behind Melanies claims based on that thread..

An agent with market knowledge and deal flow that could present us with off and on market properties that match our strategy will be needed.

They are all disparaging the course based on superficial knowledge and assumptions. 

And not to mention no stock matches the dividend rate one can get in real estate with such low risk/volatility. 20yrs ownership, oh-yeah, cash-flow on renting it would be HUGE now so it's easily comparable to a 20%+ monthly dividend, if not more.

Sellers will trust you if your actions match your promises.

You can find it through the MNREIA web site or email me if you have any troubles.Type @ and the first few letters of a person's name to link.