I'm just getting into the RE investing world to add in some diversification to my existing portfolio.  

small world. i grew up in valley stream!  

I have been a landlord since 1982 and I have also flipped a fair numbers of homes over the years.A couple of years ago I discovered the "paper" side of the real estate investment world.

I don't have any real world experience but been reading up quite a bit.If you ever want to meet for a chat or something, I'm down! 

When I was in the corporate world, my first property I bought was turnkey.  

What in the world am I missing out on?  

I am just learning and doing my HW so I can get into the real estate investing world now.  

I can't provide any help, as I'm just now exploring the world of REI myself,  but I'm always open to chat and mutual learning.

I believe my main error was I was hung up on this great rate of 2.99% and you guys made me realize that giving that up and going to 4.99% isn't the end of the world because I'm going to take that equity and make much much more than 4.99%. 

I want to live long, happy and healthy lives and help others live the same way.With real estate investing, I want to be able to give back to my community and the world as much as possible.