We're actually doing the stock market as well (diversification), but wanted to branch out into real-estate for tangible assets.

I am the sole member of an LLC that owns a B&M building and lot.  I like the building, lot, location etc.  I'm not really interested in selling.Single tenant commercial NNN lease.Rent $10,400 per month.Last apprai...

Equity crowdfunding is riskier than debt investing, but the returns can be higher,  The key is due diligence and diversification.

The LLC would be made up of the 4 family members.We would get the leverage and tax benefits of using a mortgage and by agreeing to all share profits and cover losses through a LLC we get the risk diversification we are looking for with multiple properties.Is there a name for this?

I have invested in other areas to maintain diversification and now excited to explore Real estate.My goal for this year is to save enough and buy a single family home by August 2017.I will try to learn and gather as much information as i could in this time frame.2 Year goal (2019)- Own 3 Single Family Homes and automating the whole process of buying and maintaining properties.5 Year Goals() - Own 10 Rental properties, retire from Job and move to a new city replicating the same process.

Anyone paying $440K per unit probably has a significant amount in stocks and is seeking some form of diversification.

Think of it as diversification.

You also have a diversification in industries providing jobs in the MSA although a majority still come from health-care, schools, government and transportation/distribution, agriculture and research just to name a few.Why does it matter?  

Chinese are investing in the US for the following three major reasons:1) Diversification: Chinese are eager to get their money out of their own country and into a more stable/mature real estate market.  

I am a big fan of the Bogleheads, passive investing and broad diversification across markets and geographies.For just a few hours of easy work per year it's relatively easy to get average returns north of 8-9% but the volatility can be pretty brutal at times.