Hi all - I posted a similar question on another thread but want to approach it from a different angle.As we know Boston/sorrounding towns is an expensive market and finding cash flow is a challenge.With that said, there's potential in other cities around the country. 

If you currently rent for $2,500 and take the $1,750; you have additional positive cash flow of $750 for your rent situation.Have you thoroughly looked over the capex potential issues? 

Many would suggest against RE investing using retirement money but if you go into low risk opportunities it can be a powerful diversification method.

.- Now Foreclosures may be a good discount but at the same time I already know that there is aLOT more risk to this.I already have a real estate agent, a mortgage broker, and am getting connections to contractors and so forth.My few Questions are:- Do I need a real estate agent in this process for foreclosures?

"Getting in" is easy; making money, managing the business, with the increased financial risk of commercial properties is a whole different game. 

I have considered doing a TIC/coop in San Dego but have the belief, without any data except for how I would value the financing challenges and tic risks, as being much greater than 10% price difference from condo price.  

I’m really interested in learning more about your experience.I’m curious about the potential downsides and challenges you’ve encountered with this system, especially when it comes to picking neighborhoods.

I have a potential deal on the hook however, the property has been neglected by its previous and current owners and the current tenant isn't the cleanest.

The intent of allowing some sophisticated investors was to allow people who fully understood the risks of what they are getting into.  

It’s great to hear that you’re looking to invest in the OKC market—it’s such a fantastic area with strong long-term potential.