I/we recently inherited a 1/2 acre lot with a small cabin on it, It had all originally belonged to my Mom, but then she suddenly passed away a few years ago and left it to me and my Brother.

In order to diversify a bit, I've started looking at small 8-15 unit apartments.My question was very similar to yours: is A class worth the price increase because of some of the inflation protection and potential crash protection?

I started out investing in land in a small town just outside of Las Vegas in Clark County Nevada.

I'm designing a small 'beachy' type cottage with lots of windows / doors for maximum space feel. 

In case your building is a very small building, install a lock box in hallways, a place that is a bit protected of the weather and not being in plain view.

I own a small park and would not pay more than $10k for a home that old, and only then if it is in tremendous condition.Insurance $500/month?  

Yes, your own investments in real estate can probably do better, but if you stop putting money in the 401k, the additional after-tax cash you will have in your paycheck to redirect towards real estate will be a small fraction of what you are putting into the 401k.In this economy, very few of us work for one employer for our whole career.  

The subdivision exits to a main artery with mixed businesses (offices, small supermarket anchored plazas, chain restaurants, public transportation, etc.)A 3/2 in this area is $850.00-$950.00.Hope that answers all.

Hello All,I am interested in speaking to someone in the Knoxville area who owns one or more small apartment complex.

I came across a local developer who seemed to have a good reputation and a track record buying small to medium multi-families, doing some work refurbishing and repositioning the properties and flipping them in a couple of years.