True Joel, but like pulling teeth to get Syndicators to show you their track record, ie actual total returns with breakdowns of distributions + capital appreciation + principal paydown etc, and SEC so loosely governs Real Estate that it's the only investment category that doesn't require standardized return metrics like the 30=day SEC yield on any fixed income product is mandatory, or audited GAAP accounting standards on finacials from public stocks/Reits etc Real estate seems to be still a bit more un-regulated "Wild Wild West" than other parts of the investment economy, but i guess hence the much better returns i've had in real estate, risk = rewards This is why the good sponsors get have audited financials and have a third party verify their track record.

There have been no issues whatsoever with them and they always pay rent on the first of the month.

It will never generate an ROI and you will have a hard time getting it out when you need it most.I've seen people with no savings whatsoever, at retirement age, living in $1M homes that are completely paid off.

Nothing whatsoever in my communication with them would have made them think I was working anywhere near DC, or on that scale at present. 

This is a new one...I've personally had Speed Queen for years with no issues and have friends plus a sister-in-law that has used one for 10+ years with absolutely no problems whatsoever!

. =)Sadly, we actually did most of this without a plan whatsoever (and yet it still mostly seems to be working out), which I think is in part why I'm fascinated by the planning/strategies of others who are attacking this more appropriately. 

Clearly, that market isn't as hot and there's no incentive for the agent to be quick whatsoever.

So your $1M would generate $120K/year with absolutely no effort whatsoever.

By that, I mean tell people irreverent information about the house such as location proximity to something that has no effect on the house whatsoever.

Here the landlord is having their property taken without any benefit whatsoever.