Maybe because if you do and someone does buy into into, you need to get your referral fee.I have looked at quite a few, and expense ratios/costs are way high, would rather do Index funds which are way low cost and less risks.Also there is a reason many require you to be an accredited investor, which requires you to acknowledge there is now SEC security blanket involved(even if it is overseeing), and that you are on your own.Kind of related, I have a stock tip to sell, I had 200% returns on it.

Any tips on managing joint ownership or deciding to hold or sell would be greatly appreciated. 

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Class D is mostly rentals (another tip to look at owner occupied stats and/or if the neighborhood is identified for revitalization), the tenants are outside smoking, they are talking to neighbors and solicitors, it is a completely different vibe that is pretty noticeable just driving through.

@Nevin WilkieGreat tips from @Matthew Becker.

Any tips or advise would be great!

@Allison ParkTwo pro tips to share.1.

These are all great tips and advice, especially for someone like me who is thinking about becoming a real estate investor.As a newbie, I would say that there are tons of information, and some are conflicting at best.

Assessments in NJ are not done on sale, unless it's a new build or a complete renovation where the permits tip them to reassess, so every three years or so they reassess all of the properties and taxes go up most of the time.

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.