Or like many like to go to and claim Ponzi.I think these are good discussions to have for investors when the market has shifted and choosing a sponsor is so critical and one cant invest simply on popularity or SM presence.

They are in the field sourcing opportunities, analyzing real deals, and making offers.

Right now I'm just looking at properties all over the place learning how to analyze a property etc but as somebody that is looking to make their first investment, i want to avoid if possible the extra outlays that can potentially come with an older house. 

A good indicator of this would be analyzing the HUD Fair Market Rents year over year.

Attending local meetups, analyzing deals regularly, and continuing education would position you for long-term growth.Good luck!

Here’s how you can approach both issues:For rent comparables, since RentCast and Rentometer are giving you different results, the best way to narrow them down is by averaging the estimates and focusing on properties that closely match the one you’re analyzing in terms of size, number of units, and amenities.

I've been analyzing deals looking more at cash flow, but like Dr Aaker, I don't need cash now and I can't become a real estate professional for a while since I'm working more than 40 hours weekly in my W2 job.I had hoped Dave Meyer might have asked more specifics on how you design for equity instead of cash flow.I can think of these ways, but I feel that I am probably missing some of the best ideas:1.

Keeping it simple with a smart TV works, but one popular streaming service could make guests feel extra taken care of without much effort on your end.Let's discuss more.

I have enough problems correctly underwriting real estate debt; I can’t imagine the problems I’d have trying to CORRECTLY analyze risk in private equity corporate deals based on the revitalization of bankrupt brands. 

My due diligence process was certainly tightened up after that deal and analyzing properties and understanding what things will cost is now 2nd nature to me.