These tend to attract more reliable tenants, and the properties generally require less maintenance.

A longer timeline will make paying the extra 2% now more attractive.

These areas are super attractive for investors.It's not hard to see why. 

However based on these experiences still seem too risky versus just going after some of the options with RealCrowd that seem attractive and proven. 

Structured LearningReal estate tends to attract people who have shiny object syndrome.

A combination of extremely tough long term tenant protections and the economics of short term renting being a lot more attractive. 

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

Before I order a second appraisal, I would investigate an alternative lender.  

This means that someone who makes $43,000/year would now eligible to buy this room condo, and have access to a vehicle through which to build equity in an asset as an alternative to paying rent. 

However, alternatives like a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA), a 60-Day Rollover, or a Roth IRA Conversion can help you avoid penalties.A SDIRA allows you to invest directly in real estate while maintaining the tax advantages of your IRA.