Professional Liability – protects you from tenant claims of discrimination and wrongful eviction brought on by your property manager’s actionsErrors & Omissions – protects you from property manager making a wrong decision that costs you money (enables you to file a claim to recoup your costs)Workers Compensation – protects you against personal injury claims from the property manager’s employees and subcontractors when they work on your propertyGeneral Liability – protects you against property damage or bodily injuries caused by your property manager’s employees and subcontractorsFiduciary/Crime – protects you against the mishandling or theft of your money that’s in the care, custody and control of your property manager

Having all that equity on day one, enables an investor to use it right away (either via a sale, or taking it out via a home-equity line).

We broke through the real estate paralysis about a year ago and that has enabled me to leave the 9-5 behind.

Hi Joshua, My name is Roy Assaf and I'm a new investor based in New York City.I'm actually a jazz musician and together with my partner (who is a jazz musician as well) we have been seriously devoting our time and mind over the past few months into real estate.I've been listening to your podcast every day and it's absolutely amazing!

Also, there are a number of companies offering solar power purchase agreements (PPAs)  that enable you go solar for little or no upfront investment.

I work closely with all kinds of investors as my company provides self-directed retirement plans enabling our clients diversify out of the stock market and invest into non-traditional assets.

I agree with the points in the previous post.Seller financing (at better than market terms) is good for buyers because they may be able to buy more building on a limited amount of equity invested, and it is good for sellers because it may enable them to get a higher price. 

I'm a musician and have been performing all my life.

Technology has enabled communication with a remote CPA through phone calls, emails, skype etc.

This has been long-standing and he seems like an enabler.