Take that with a grain of salt.

Not trying to pour salt on a wound, but that's why where you invest is so important.

The mixed component make it a more sophisticated investment.If you look into securities law in an effort to see if you need accredited investors take what you read with a grain of salt. 

(Read: My high end car lease is coming due...)Everyone else: No, not really, but they may sometimes help sweeten the deal a little and very rarely "protect you"...if and only if they have an EQ greater than a salted peanut.

I would advise you to work with a syndicator or fund manager, where you can own part of the deal and not be saddled with the effort of managing the apartment yourself.Obviously, I am a syndicator, so what I say is somewhat self-serving and should be taken with a grain of salt.

In Iowa, where I moved from, appraisals are taken with a grain of salt because they almost always magically come back at what the sale price is.Is that not the case here in Florida?!

Hey Ivan another newbie here so take this with a grain of salt as i'm still learning myself.

., first off this question is probably better posted in the local Chicago forum.I don't invest in Chicago, so take this with a grain of salt, but I've heard nothing but horror stories about executing evictions in Chicago.

Take everything with a grain of salt though!

I'm a newbie Realtor in Salt Lake City and I'm hoping to get some insight on short notice.