.: RAD encourages investors to make them hard money loans (that are really unsecured) with a 20% interest rate because the "REIT is full" or there is "a waitlist" to get in on the opportunities. pretty tough if not impossible to  take on 20% long term debt on buy and hold / rent model.. its tough at 10% let alone double that .. 

It's hard enough trying to interpret the big picture, the less info they provide the less effective we are.Newbies; help us help you 

Partial notes are just a partial note in the loan's yield (not the loan itself) and in most cases, a second position on the loan (both upside and downside) by contract terms with Aloha. 

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

And as long as they're current and not breaking rules in the lease, they can say rude things to me.But blasting loud music etc sounds past that.

.: Congratulations… In the long run it should do well.

Whether you're eyeing long-term rental properties, MTR Market, or are looking to live here yourself- this area is full of potential.

It’s been a long journey to get to this point, and we even had a failed attempt with another PMS (but I’ll keep those details to myself).

So if you are looking to hold long term, you must take that into consideration.

Hold for Long-Term IncomeBuffett has held AMEX for nearly 60 yearsHeld Coca-Cola for 35+ yearsSimilar to buy-and-hold real estate strategiesFocus on Cash Flow GrowthBoth AMEX and Coke have consistently increased dividendsJust like raising rents over time in quality propertiesLook for MoatsAMEX: Strong brand and network effectsCoca-Cola: Unbeatable brand powerLike owning property in irreplaceable locations💡 The Real Estate AdvantageWhile Buffett mastered dividend investing, real estate investors can do even better because:We can use significant leverage safelyWe control our asset's improvementWe get superior tax advantagesWe can force appreciation through improvementsWhat do you think, BiggerPockets community?