I've read several books on multi-family investing and consume podcasts on the subject.I joined Michael Blank's Deal Maker Mastermind which may have been one of the best things I've done in terms of education, boosting my confidence and networking with other multi-family investors.I've spoken to a boatload of commercial brokers, although honestly not nearly as many as I should have. 

What does that mean, both in terms of dollars and time?

Hi Can I ask the group, what the renters pay in terms of utilities etc in the Bay Area, California.Thanks !

But in terms of the actual short sale, it went fairly quick 1 month.

None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, and appreciation is always about tomorrow....usually many years in terms of real estate.Financial guru Dave Ramsey is best known for his "no debt" stance, but he has a teaching that applies to this concept as well. 

I have looked on Zillow and Realtor.com for comparable properties and what they have sold/ are selling for in the area in terms of square footage and bedrooms.

I compared them with all other local suppliers and you can't beat them in terms of quality and price - about 20-30% lower cost for the same specs material delivered.

I also dont find any improvement in terms on the fees asssessed or on the waterfall promote on the backend?

Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

What are some of the no go areas in terms or crime rate or non cash flow producing properties?